These Healthy Brownie Bites are super-simple 4-ingredient flourless brownies cooked in a mini-muffin pan with a rich chocolate taste and a smooth, moist, and gluten-free dough.
I love to make flourless alternatives to classic brownies, like my Avocado Brownies, Applesauce Brownies, or Healthy Brownies. For the fall season, I wanted to make a version with my sweet potatoes and make them small, so I could put them in my kids’ lunchboxes.
While the whole recipe is just below, don’t miss all my tips further down, including ingredient swaps, my cooking tips, and step-by-step shots!
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Healthy Brownie Bites
Ingredients
- ½ cup Sweet Potato Puree - cooled, mashed (note 1)
- ½ cup Peanut Butter - (note 2)
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup - (note 3)
- ¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Optional
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ cup Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Line a 12-mini muffin pan with mini paper liners oiled with cooking oil spray. Set it aside. You can also bake the recipe in a small 6-inch x 6-inch square pan lined with parchment paper.
- Prick a large sweet potato with a fork, place it on a microwave-safe plate, and microwave it on high (1000W) for 5 minutes. Flip the potato and microwave it again for 3-5 minutes. The sweet potato is cooked when you can easily insert a pick in the center.
- Let it cool down completely, then pack it in a measuring cup to measure 1/2 cup.
- Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor: sweet potato puree, maple syrup, peanut butter, cocoa, and optional vanilla if used.
- Blend on high speed until it forms a dough. It's not liquid but relatively firm.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if used, and pulse a few times to incorporate.
- Roll dough balls and place on each mini hole, or press the whole brownie batter onto a 6-inch square pan.
- Bake the brownie bites for 15-20 minutes at 350 °F (180 °C) until the top is dry, crackles and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a little wet batter on it, meaning the brownies are still moist.
- Let the bites cool down on a cooling rack.
Notes
Nutrition
Ingredients and Substitutions
You only need 4 ingredients for these brownie bites, but no flour at all!
- Sweet Potato Puree– For the best flavor, use a well-mashed, cooled sweet potato. For a version with pumpkin puree, try my Pumpkin Brownie Bites or Healthy Banana Brownies for a banana version.
- Peanut Butter – Use smooth, natural peanut butter with no added sugar or oil. Almond butter or sunflower seed butter are great alternatives for a different flavor or nut-free option.
- Maple Syrup – Pure maple syrup provides natural sweetness, but you can use agave syrup, coconut nectar, or date syrup as swaps. These may add subtle flavor differences but will maintain moisture.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Choose high-quality cocoa powder, as it intensifies the chocolate flavor. For a richer taste, use Dutch-processed cocoa if you prefer a darker, more chocolatey brownie.
How to Make Healthy Brownie Bites
This is a super simple recipe that can be made in just a few minutes. Here are pictures of key steps.
Cook the sweet potato in the microwave until slightly mushy.
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor.
Process the healthy brownie bite batter in the food processor and transfer it to a muffin pan.
Bake the healthy brownie bites for 15-20 minutes at 350 °F (180 °C).
Carine’s Baking Tips
Here are a few more tips to make the best brownie bites you can make.
- Sweet Potato Prep – If you don’t have a microwave, you can also steam sweet potato chunks instead of microwaving for a quick cooking method.
- Extra Chocolate Boost – For even more chocolate flavor, add 1-2 tablespoons of melted dark chocolate to the batter.
- Texture Variation – For a fudgier texture, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the batter.
- Custom Mix-ins – Add a handful of chopped nuts or dried berries for texture.
- Serving Ideas – Serve with dairy-free whipped cream or drizzle with melted chocolate (or both).
- Making It Sweeter – Add 1-2 tablespoons of coconut sugar if you prefer a slightly sweeter brownie bite.
- Flavor Variations – Experiment by adding 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon or espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
- Avoid Overbaking – Pull them out while they’re slightly gooey in the center to retain a fudgy consistency.
- Batch Freeze – These brownie bites freeze well! Store in the freezer in an airtight container for a quick, single-serve treat.
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The perfect recipe so delicious. My family loved it!
can I used canned sweet potatoes?
I have never heard of that before, but if it’s 100% sweet potato puree like in canned pumpkin puree I think it will work well.
Delicious and so simple to make!
My kids loved these