Sweet Potato & Cinnamon Brownies

Vino Girl's Note:

From Clean Eating Magazine. Allow extra time to chill overnight.

• Total Time: 38 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

Brownies

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup cooked sweet potato
• ½ cup agave nectar
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 6 egg whites
• olive oil flavored cooking spray

Icing

• ½ cup low-fat cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons agave nectar
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon water (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare brownies: combine flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. set aside.
3. In a food processor combine cooked sweet potato, agave, oil, and vanilla. Puree until combined and smooth.
4. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, until just combined. don’t over-mix.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until fluffy.
6. Then, using a rubber spatula, gently fold egg whites into batter.
7. Lightly spray 9X9X2" baking pan.
8. Bake for 16-18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow to cool to room temperature (30 Minutes).
10. While brownies are cooking, prepare icing: In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, agave, cocoa powder, and cinnamon.
11. Whisk until incorporated, adding 1 tbsp of water if mixture is hard to whisk.
12. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
13. Remove brownies from pan, cut into 16 squares, and wrap in plastic wrap.
14. Refrigerate overnight.
15. Frost brownies and serve.

Reviews

[carolmdieter]

Wow, this is a healthy dessert and will convince anyone to eat whole wheat and agave nectar instead of white flour and sugar! I cut the cinnamon in half -- I like the chocolate flavor.

[Tsho1212]

Just baked these and I must say I'm impressed! Halfway through I realized I only had two eggs, so I substituted the six egg whites for two eggs and 1/4 cup of soy milk. I also subbed the agave for 1/2 cup honey and 16 drops of liquid stevia. They didn't turn out very sweet so maybe next time I'll add more of both. Also, the brownies ended up with a very fudgey texture. Overall very good though!