Sweet Potato gooey Brownies

Sweet Potato gooey Brownies

This one is easily a winner when it comes to taste, texture and health benefits. Gluten free, rich in healthy fats, antioxidants and micronutrients... need one ask for anything more from scrumptious, gooey chocolate brownies? So go on, and do try these no-fuss, quick-to-make brownies!!!

And yes, I always make peanut butter at home. It's the simplest thing to do. The store bought ones usually contain various added ingredients like sugar, vegetable oils and even trans fat. So read on for the recipe at the bottom.

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Fudgy Brownie

Sweet potato puree – ¾ cup

Peanut butter – 1 cup

Oats flour – ¼ cup

Chocolate chips – ½ cup

Jaggery powder - ¾ cup

Cocoa powder – ½  cup

Baking soda – 1½ tsp

Salt – ¼ tsp
Egg – 1

Vanilla essence – 1 tsp

Method

Warm the peanut butter in the microwave or a double bolier

Whisk it with the sweet potato, egg and essence in a bowl

Mix the rest of the ingredients (except chocolate chips) in another bowl

Add the dry mix to the wet mixture

Add the chocolate chips and mix again

Pour into a brownie mould and top with chocolate chips

Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees C

Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

Packed with calcium, potassium, and vitamins A and C

Boost in energy. Iron in sweet potatoes helps provide you energy

Stronger muscles. Potassium in sweet potatoes helps build muscle and keep your heart working

Contains antioxidant Beta-carotene. Promotes healthy vision

Vitamin B6 in sweet potatoes helps fight off many diseases

High in dietary fibre. Stabilizes blood sugar

Helps boost brain function and improves memory

Enhances immunity

Weight loss and weight management. Promotes feeling of fullness

Improved skin. The vitamin C in sweet potatoes is important for your skin and promotes healing

                                                                                         

                                                                                               

Health Benefits of Peanut Butter (homemade)

Peanut butter in moderation provides the following benefits

Weight loss - improves satiety because of its protein, fat and fiber content

Boosts heart health because of its monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), niacin, magnesium and Vitamin E content

Plant protein

Manage blood sugar levels - low GI

Make At Home

Dry roast peanuts
Cool
Remove the skin
Add a bit of salt for taste (if it's unsalted peanuts)

Grind it
Keep it slightly crunchy or paste like depending on your preference

Your wholesome peanut butter is ready in a jiffy