Craving brownies but want something you can actually feel good about? These fudgy sweet potato brownies are packed with protein, fiber, and serious chocolate vibes.

These Sweet Potato Protein Brownies are rich, fudgy, chocolatey, and somehow still made with simple, nourishing ingredients. They’re one of those desserts that feel totally indulgent but secretly pack in some veggies and a solid boost of plant-based protein.

If you’ve been around here a while, you know I love sneaking extra goodness into my sweets. These brownies get their soft, fudgy texture from sweet potato and a delicious protein boost from Earthchimp Chocolate Protein Powder. I’ve been using Earthchimp protein for about a year now and I love it because it’s made from real ingredients and includes gut-friendly probiotics. It’s smooth, not chalky, and makes these brownies taste like pure chocolate heaven.

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Why You’ll Love These Brownies
What You’ll Need
How to Cook the Sweet Potato
Storage
Tips for the Best Texture
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Why You’ll Love These Brownies

Fudgy and rich like classic brownies, but made with wholesome ingredients
Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and sweet potato
Oil-free, vegan, and gluten-free (if you use certified gluten-free oats)
Packed with plant-based protein from Earthchimp Protein Powder
Quick to make in one blender, no mixing bowls needed

What You’ll Need

Vegan Chocolate Chips (optional, but so good!)
Sweet Potato – Adds natural sweetness, moisture, and a fudgy texture
Rolled Oats – Instead of wheat flour!
Earthchimp Chocolate Protein Powder – Delicious chocolate flavor and probiotics
Cocoa Powder – For that deep chocolate taste
Maple Syrup – Adds natural sweetness
Soy Milk – Helps everything blend smoothly
Vanilla, Baking Soda, and Salt – For flavor and lift
Vegan Chocolate Chips (optional, but so good!)

How to Cook the Sweet Potato

For the best fudgy brownies, make sure your sweet potato is fully cooked and cooled before blending. It should be soft, creamy, and easy to mash so it blends smoothly into the batter.

You can cook it a few different ways:

Bake: Pierce with a fork and bake at 400°F for 40–45 minutes, until tender.
Microwave: Pierce with a fork and microwave for 5–7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Air Fryer: Pierce with a fork and cook at 380°F for 25–30 minutes, until the skin is crisp and a fork slides in easily.

Once cooked, let the sweet potato cool completely before using. You can even prep it a day ahead and store it in the fridge — using cooled sweet potato helps the brownies hold together and gives them that extra fudgy texture.

Storage

Keep leftovers in an airtight container:

In the freezer for up to 2 months (thaw before eating)
At room temperature for up to 2 days
In the fridge for up to 5 days

Tips for the Best Texture

Let the brownies cool fully before slicing. They get fudgier as they sit.
If your sweet potato is dry, add a splash of extra soy milk while blending.
Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before baking for an extra treat.

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