Sweet Potato Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet potato, cooked and mashed
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cacao powder
• 1/2 cup rolled oats (blended to flour)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ripe banana, mashed

Method

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a square 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. 02

   Steam or roast 1 cup of sweet potato until very soft, then mash until completely smooth with no lumps.

3. 03

   In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato with 2 eggs, 1/4 cup unsweetened cacao powder, 1/2 cup rolled oats (blended into flour), 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until a thick, smooth batter forms.

4. 04

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.

5. 05

   Bake for 22–25 minutes until set in the center and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Cool completely before cutting into small squares — they will firm up as they cool.

How to offer

Cut into small squares. The fudgy, soft texture is perfect for 9-month-olds. Supervise closely as pieces are dense — allow baby to explore independently.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze individual pieces for up to 2 months.

Nutrition note

The healthiest type of potatoes are sweet potatoes, which are rich in vitamins A, C, E, and B as well as fiber, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. A wide variety of minerals can be found in sweet potatoes, which are particularly rich in beta-carotene, which the body uses to make vitamin A, which is essential for a baby's healthy development of the immune system, skin, and eyes. Additionally, sweet potatoes provide fiber to help healthy digestion and a thriving vitamin B6 for brain development.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer