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Peanut Butter Blast Brownies
[Vegan, Gluten Free]

CC By: Crissy Cavanaugh

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Peanut Butter Blast brownies [Vegan, Gluten Free]

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These peanut butter blast brownies not only make a delicious dessert, but include 2 heaping cups of sweet potatoes in them! These brownies are everything you need: gooey, peanut buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. These brownies make an excellent dessert to share with friends on a night in, or have them... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Peanut Butter Blast Brownies [Vegan, Gluten Free]

For The Brownies:

1 flax egg (1 tablespoon flax meal + 3 tablespoons warm water)
2 cups sweet potato puree
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons almond or soy milk
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup cacao powder or high-quality cocoa powder
1/4 cup gluten-free flour mix (I use Bob's Red Mill)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Peanut Butter Sauce:

1/4 tablespoon creamy all-natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup

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How to Prepare Peanut Butter Blast Brownies [Vegan, Gluten Free]

For the Brownies:

Preheat oven to 400° F, grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with oil or cooking spray and set aside.
In a small bowl stir together flaxseed meal and warm water, set aside for 10 minutes or until a gel is formed.
In a large bowl combine flax egg, sweet potato puree, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla. Use a hand-held mixer and mix until well combined and fluffy.
In another bowl mix together cacao powder, GF flour, baking soda, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Pour batter into baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before cutting.

To Make the Peanut Butter Sauce:

In a small saucepan whisk together peanut butter, coconut oil, and agave syrup until smooth.
Drizzle over cooled brownies.

Notes

- Roast two medium-sized sweet potatoes and let them cool before scooping out the inside. You can also boil peeled and cut sweet potatoes, but roasting them brings out more of a naturally sweet flavor. - If you don’t get a full 2 cups of sweet potatoes, add applesauce to make up the remainder.

Nutritional Information

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