Warm Cinnamon-Spiced Sweet Potato Brownies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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Fudgy brownies made with sweet potatoes and warm cinnamon, offering a moist texture and subtle sweetness. This recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, layers cooked sweet potato, mashed, unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour 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 180 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 Dessert cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix 1 cup cooked mashed sweet potato with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup vegetable oil until smooth. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Step 2: 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. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the sweet potato mixture until fully combined. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts if using.
Step 3: Pour batter evenly into a greased 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely before cutting into 12 squares and serving.