Recipe: The Ultimate Sweet Potato Brownie

It’s finally here… one of the most requested recipes from our jungle kitchen.

If you’ve been searching for the perfect guilt-free dessert - one that satisfies your sweet tooth while nourishing your body - look no further. These Healthy Sweet Potato Brownies are the ultimate treat: rich, gooey, chocolatey, and secretly packed with wholesome ingredients that make them as energizing as they are delicious.

We first made these brownies during a long stretch in the jungle, where creativity in the kitchen is almost as important as creativity in our yoga and retreat spaces. With limited ingredients and a craving for something comforting, we whipped together sweet potato, peanut butter, and cocoa… and magic happened.

Why Sweet Potato?

Sweet potatoes are nature’s gift to bakers:

• Moisture for that irresistible fudgy texture

• Natural sweetness, reducing added sugars

• Vitamins A, C, and fiber

• Easy to blend, bake, and enjoy

They make for an incredibly rich brownie base without any grains, dairy, or processed oils.

The Result?

A brownie that is:

• Moist

• Dense and decadent

• Naturally sweet

• Packed with real, energizing ingredients

• Always a hit—with adults, kids, retreat guests, everyone

These brownies have been served at brunch tables, slipped into snack boxes, and shared with groups after breathwork sessions, and they never last long. They’re also one of those recipes that people immediately ask for after one bite.

How to Serve Them

Although delicious straight from the oven, these brownies shine when served cold. Once chilled, the flavors deepen, the texture becomes even more fudge-like, and they slice beautifully. Add a dusting of cacao powder on top, and you’ve got a dessert that looks bakery-worthy.

You can serve them:

• As a post-yoga treat

• With a scoop of coconut yogurt

• Crumbled over smoothie bowls

• Alongside a warm cup of coffee

• Or simply as a midnight fridge raid…

However you choose to enjoy them, they’re a reminder that nourishing food can also be deeply comforting and joyful.

A Recipe Made to Share

Feel free to pass this recipe along, bring a batch to your next gathering, or turn it into your go-to weekly bake. It’s simple, quick to make, and consistently loved - exactly the kind of kitchen staple we adore.

Ready to bake your new favorite healthy treat?

Scroll down for the recipe and prepare for the most delicious sweet-potato-powered brownie moment of your life.

Sweet Potato Fudge Brownies

Ingredients (Serves 8)

• 1 ½ cups cooked sweet potato

• ½ cup peanut butter

• ¼ cup almond flour

• ¼ cup cocoa powder

• ½ cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp baking powder

• Pinch of sea salt

• ½ cup chocolate chips (plus extra for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
   Wrap whole sweet potatoes in foil and roast at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes, or until completely soft. Let cool, then peel.

2. Preheat Oven
   Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking tray with parchment.

3. Mix the Ingredients

   • In one bowl, combine all dry ingredients: almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt.

   • In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: mashed sweet potato, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla.

   • Combine wet and dry mixtures until smooth.

4. Add Chocolate Chips
   Stir in the chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the lined tray. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.

5. Bake
   Bake for 25–30 minutes, until set but still slightly soft in the center.

6. Cool & Serve
   Allow brownies to cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator.
   These brownies are extra moist and fudgy—best served cold with a dusting of cacao.