High-fibre festive brownies

These brownies are high in fibre, and vitamin A & E, both of which are powerful antioxidants. With an interesting plant addition of sweet potato, they are a deliciously sweet, rich festive addition to your table.

Makes 12 squares

Ingredients:

1. 1 large ( ~335g) sweet potato
2. 60g almond flour
3. 50g cocoa powder
4. 120g almond butter
5. 3 level tbsp (60g) raw honey
6. 2 level tbsp (25g) melted coconut oil 
7. ½ tsp (2g) baking powder, gluten-free
8. Pinch of salt (0.5g)
9. Dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 C.
2. Cut the sweet potato into cubes and bake for 20-25min until soft. Blend in a food processor until smooth.
3. Add mashed sweet potato, almond butter, maple syrup and coconut oil to a large mixing bowl and mix until smooth.
4. Add the baking powder, pinch of salt and cacao powder into the same bowl and mix well.
5. Line a 8x8 baking tray with baking paper, add the brownie mix and spread out evenly.
6. Add the chocolate chips on top if you wish.
7. Bake for 25-30min. Check consistency with a toothpick.
8. Enjoy warm or cold.