Zero oil, 72 g protein, 3g fibre: Mumbai nutritionist shares healthy and gooey brownie recipe with sweet potatoes

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Brownies are the ultimate indulgent treat, with their rich, gooey texture and chocolatey flavour making them hard to resist. However, these decadent desserts are often packed with calories, sugar and fat, leaving many health-conscious food lovers feeling guilty after enjoying a slice. But what if you could satisfy your brownie cravings without compromising on nutrition? Mumbai-based nutritionist Vanshika Arora recently shared a video on Instagram featuring her healthy brownie recipe made with sweet potatoes. The nutrient-rich dessert offers an impressive 72 grams of protein and 3 grams of fibre, while requiring zero oil. This healthy brownie recipe could be a delicious twist on a classic favourite.

Sweet potato brownie: Ingredients required

180g sweet potato 60-70g dates

75g nut butter


Heat stable unflavoured

yeast protein – 1 serving

25g cocoa powder

30g oat flour

120ml skimmed milk or more as needed

25-30g 85% dark chocolate chips

~20g walnuts, optional

Pinch of salt

1⁄4 tsp baking powder

Sweet potato brownie: How to make

To prepare the sweet potato brownie, first, the sweet potato is steamed for 20-25 minutes until extremely soft. It is then mashed until smooth. Meanwhile, the dates are soaked in hot water until soft, drained and blended into a thick paste.

The mashed sweet potato and date paste are combined with nut butter. Protein powder, cocoa powder, oat flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt are then added and mixed well. Milk is gradually added until the mixture forms a thick, fudgy batter that drops from the spatula but does not pour like cake batter. The sweetness can be adjusted with a zero-calorie sweetener, if desired.

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Some chocolate chips are folded into the batter before it is transferred to a lined dish. The remaining chocolate chips and optional walnuts are sprinkled on top. The air fryer is preheated to 160°C for five minutes, and the brownie is air-fried for 18-20 minutes. It is cooled completely before being cut into eight squares.