Chocolate Brownies with a SWEET Surprise

I'm always experimenting with healthy options for some of our favorite treats.

I experimented several times before settling on this recipe. It was so yummy that people would be surprised to find out the ingredients. Don't tell them, and they won't know.

INGREDIENTS

• 2/3 cup Monk fruit + Allulose (my favorite brand is here)

• 1/4 tsp Himalayan Salt

• 1 tsp Pure Vanilla

• 1/2 cup Organic Cacao Powder

• 1 cup Organic Peanut Butter (peanuts and sea salt only)

• 1/3 cup Almond milk

• 1 1/4 cup mashed sweet potato

• 1/3 cup Dark Chocolate Chunks or chips, 72% Cacao

• Chopped nuts optional for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

• Clean and slice sweet potatoes. If using organic, no need to peel. Put in skillet with 1/4 - 1/2 cup water and cover. Let cook, stirring and flipping. This is what I refer to as "water fry." Once tender, take out and either mash with a fork or, if using organic and cooked with skins, put in a food processor or blender to mash.

• Add all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

• Put in an 8x8 greased baking dish (or use nonstick spray such as avocado oil spray).

• If topping with chopped nuts, sprinkle on top.

• Bake at 350º for 20-25 minutes until the top starts to crackle. For moist, chewy brownies, check the inside with a toothpick for wet batter when it comes out.

• Cool for a while before cutting.

ENJOY!