This grain free double chocolate skillet brownie is the perfect way to treat yourself! Rich, gooey, and chocolatey, it’s a delicious and easy dessert. Plus it has a secret serving of vegetables, too!
A warm, melty grain free brownie topped with whipped cream…does it get any better than that?
But maybe you’re trying to cut down on the sweets. Still, sometimes you just need a nice dessert, right?
What if I told you this grain free double chocolate skillet brownie had a serving of vegetables inside, and a good dose of fiber and vitamin A, too? One serving of this brownie has over 100% of your daily dose of vitamin A, in fact!
I’m not saying that this dessert is totally healthy…don’t get me wrong. There’s a fair amount of sugar here. But it is grain free, and there are some good, nutritious qualities to it, and it’s allergy friendly! So enjoy!
And if you need further convincing, let me just say that my husband ate a serving of this and could not guess what was hidden inside. He loved this fudgy, rich brownie.
Looking for more skillet desserts? Try this vegan and gluten free chocolate chip pizookie.
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Ingredient Notes
- Sweet Potatoes – This ingredient is a great way to make grain free desserts. They are naturally sweet, and have a nice texture that bakes up into delicious desserts. You might wonder if you can taste the sweet potato, or if it tastes like a pan full of chocolate potato, but no, you can’t taste it at all. And while white potatoes are nightshades, sweet potatoes and yams are not. Read more about nightshades here.
- Sugar – I used coconut sugar for this recipe, but you could try date sugar, or regular cane sugar, or brown sugar. I don’t think only liquid sweeteners would work very well here – it may result in a brownie that is too wet.
- Cocoa Powder – We like Hershey’s Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, but feel free to use any brand that works for your dietary needs.
Substitutions
I haven’t personally tried any substitutions with this recipe. But if you cannot eat sweet potatoes, I think pureed black beans may work, like in this vegan black bean brownie recipe. I have not tried that though, so I’m not 100% sure in this recipe! If you’re looking for a more traditional brownie recipe, try this gluten free vegan skillet brownie, made with a gluten free flour blend.
Special Equipment
I used a cast iron skillet to make this, because cast iron works well for baking skillet desserts or apple crisp, or even cornbread!
If you don’t have a small cast iron skillet, you can use an 8 inch round baking pan, or a small casserole dish. Just keep an eye on it, the baking time may be slightly longer or shorter depending on what size pan you use.
Step by Step Instructions
- Mash the cooked sweet potatoes with a fork, making sure not to leave any lumps.
- Add the cocoa powder, coconut sugar, maple syrup, buttery spread, vanilla, and baking powder. Stir well.
- Spread into a small cast iron skillet, and bake at 350 degrees for 27-30 minutes.
- Allow to cool somewhat before serving. Top with whipped coconut cream if desired.
Storage
Store leftover brownie in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about 3 days.
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Recipe
Grain Free Double Chocolate Skillet Brownie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup baked sweet potatoes about 2 sweet potatoes, skins removed
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅝ cup coconut sugar (½ cup plus 1 Tablespoon) you can use brown sugar if you prefer
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 5 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup dairy free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the baked sweet potatoes in a bowl and mash with a fork.
- Add the cocoa powder, coconut sugar, maple syrup, vegan buttery spread, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth. If the batter seems too thick, add a little water. It should seem like normal brownie batter.
- Stir in the dairy free chocolate chips. Spoon the batter into an 8 inch cast iron skillet. Bake at 350 degrees for 27-30 minutes.
- Serve the brownie while warm, topped with dairy free ice cream or whipped coconut cream if desired.
Richa Gupta
Wow this looks so rich and incredibly delicious!
Kelly Roenicke
Thank you!
Megan
Going to try these just to say I have made brownies with sweet potatoes. Wow.
Jersey Girl Cooks
Yummy and so chocolaty!
Kelly Roenicke
Thank you!
Tyler
These look delish and easy! It’s such a tough life, sweet tooth + health conscious. Always on the hunt for new recipes!
Nicole
Kelly, I made this (more or less) and it was *wonderful*!! Here’s the recipe I ended up with: https://foodallergypantry.weebly.com/blog/recipe-round-up-1-fudgy-vegangf-brownies. I’m so happy I happened upon your recipe when I had a glut of sweet potatoes in my kitchen (gone now!). :-) Thank you!
Kelly Roenicke
So glad you liked this recipe, thank you for letting me know!
Laura | Petite Allergy Treats
Ooooo, I’m so excited to see sweet potatoes used to make this healthier! It looks so sinfully delicious!
Kelly Roenicke
Thank you, Laura!
Nicole
You are a gem! So many times, I open a grain-free recipe to see that it has 3+ eggs. This brownie is definitely going to be my comfort food dessert this weekend. :)
Kelly Roenicke
So glad I can help!