Cinnamon-Spiced Sweet Potato Brownies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Fudgy and moist brownies made with sweet potatoes and warm cinnamon, offering a nutrient-packed twist on a classic dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers cooked sweet potato puree, dark brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 12 American cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup cooked sweet potato puree
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/4 cup (optional) chopped walnuts

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup cooked sweet potato puree, 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, sift together 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the sweet potato mixture until combined, then fold in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts if using.
Step 5: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Step 6: Let brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 pieces and serving.