Sweet Potato Cacao Empower Bars
A Gratisfied take on the more nutritious plant-based sweet potato brownie. These bars are fudgy while not being overly sweet. Sweet potato lends a natural sweetness and the cacao flavor shines through. Grain-free, dairy-free, oil-free.
Prep Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Cooling Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
baking sheet
8x8 baking tin
whisk or hand-mixer
mixing bowl
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato from about 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 Empower Bar Cacao pouch see note
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/3 cup cup liquid sweetener I suggest maple syrup or coconut nectar
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the sweet potato. Wash the skin and polk holes in the skin with a fork. Place the sweet potato on the baking sheet and bake for 1 hour until fork tender. Allow it to cool to the point it can be handled. Once cool, scoop the flesh from the sweet potato.
Make the Cacao Empower Bars. Reduce the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 baking tin with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the beaten eggs, baked sweet potato mash, and liquid sweetener until creamy.
Pour the Empower Bar Cacao pouch into the bowl with the sweet potato mixture. Using a large spatula, stir until blended.
Transfer the batter to the baking tin. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool in the baking tin for about 1 hour. Enjoy!
Keyword Dairy-free, Egg-free Option, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Oil-free, Paleo, Soy-free, Vegan Option