Golden Yam Brownies
Indulge your sweet tooth with a wholesome twist by baking these irresistibly fudgy Golden Yam Brownies! Made with naturally sweet golden yams, this unique brownie recipe combines the richness of cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips with the nutty goodness of almond flour for a gluten-free treat that's moist, dense, and bursting with flavor. Sweetened with pure maple syrup and featuring a touch of coconut oil for a luscious texture, these brownies are a healthier alternative without compromising on decadence. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe also offers an optional crunch with chopped walnuts, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, these yam-based brownies will wow your taste buds and have you coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups golden yam (peeled and diced)
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cups almond flour
- 0.5 cups maple syrup
- 0.25 cups melted coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it with coconut oil.
Place the diced yams in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
Transfer the cooked yams to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You should have about 1 cup of yam puree.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yam puree, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a smooth batter forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Serve and enjoy your rich, fudgy Golden Yam Brownies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.7 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.8 g | 409% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1093 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 399.3 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 80.1 g | 286% | |
| Total Sugars | 162.4 g | ||
| Protein | 59.4 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 33.0 mg | 183% | |
| Potassium | 6464 mg | 138% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
