Sweet Potato Protein Brownies

Ingredients

• 250 g (1 cup) mashed roasted sweet potato
• 2 large eggs
• 60 g (¼ cup) almond butter
• 60 g (3 tbsp) maple syrup
• 30 g (⅓ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 30 g (1 scoop) chocolate whey protein
• 30 g dark chocolate chips, plus extra for the top

Steps

1. Roast the sweet potato at 200°C / 400°F for 45–50 minutes until soft, then scoop out the flesh and mash it.
2. Add the eggs, almond butter and maple syrup and mix well.
3. Sift in the cocoa and protein powder, then whisk until glossy and smooth.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Pour into a parchment-lined 8x8" (20 cm) pan, smooth the top and press extra chips on.
6. Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 22–25 minutes.
7. Cool completely, then cut into 9 squares.