Sweet Potato Brownies! plus 6 reasons to add sweet potatoes to your diet

Why I love Sweet Potatoes! (Besides the fact that they taste AMAZING):

1)Superior fiber content

Sweet potatoes contain almost twice as much fiber as other types of potatoes. Contributing close to 7 grams of fiber per serving. The high fiber content gives them a "slow burning" quality. This basically means their caloric energy is used more slowly and efficiently than a low-fiber carbohydrate.  Also will keep you fuller for longer.

2) Heart-healthy

They contain a large amount of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps keep the walls of arteries, important blood passageways flexible and healthy which allows blood to flow freely.

3) Potassium power house

Sweet potatoes contain high amounts of potassium. Potassium plays an important role in lowering blood pressure by ridding the body of excess sodium and regulating fluid balance. It is also an important electrolyte that helps regulate the natural rhythm of the heart, and maintains normal function of the brain and central nervous system.

4) Rich in beta-carotene (vit A)

Beta-carotene or vitamin A is an important antioxidant. One medium sweet potato provides your body with the complete recommended daily allowance of vitamin A and then some. Vitamin A is useful in the prevention of several different types of cancer as it is one of the most potent antioxidants out there.

Beta-carotene also helps to internally protect your skin from sun damage by both deflecting and repairing cell damage caused by excessive UV exposure. It also is an excellent nutrient for eye health and has been linked to prevention of vision loss and macular degeneration.

5) A great source of manganese

Manganese is a little-discussed trace mineral that has some great health benefits. It helps to metabolize carbohydrates which helps support healthy blood sugar levels, which is a huge contributor to weight management! This can help control your appetite for hours as opposed to the temporary satisfaction that comes with most other carbohydrates.

(Ladies.... it also aids with PMS symptoms, bonus!)

6) Rich in vitamins C and E

As if being one of the top vegetable sources of beta-carotene weren't enough, sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamins C and E. These are potent antioxidant vitamins that play an important role in disease prevention and longevity.

And who doesn't want beautiful skin and hair?  Yep, they also contribute to a healthy, glowing complexion and vibrant hair! another bonus

So Heres the recipe:

"Healthified" Sweet Potato Brownies

(gluten free, refined sugar free)

Ingredients-

-1 medium sized mashed sweet potatoe (bake 25-30 at 425 F, skin removed)

-1/3 C Honey (or sweetener of choice

-3 eggs

-1/4 C melted extra virgin coconut oil

-1/2 C dark chocolate chips

-2 Tbs cocoa powder

-1.5 Tbs coconut flour

-1.5 Tbs almond flour

-1/4 tsp baking powder

-1/4 tsp vanilla

-1/4 tsp cinnamon

-pinch of sea salt

-as much nut butter as your heart desires to drizzle on the top

Directions-

-Mix wet ingredients then add in dry ingredients.  Mix well and pour into a 8x8 baking dish lined with parchment paper.  Bake for 30-35 min.  Let cool and drizzle with nut butter.

Nutrition Facts without Peanut Butter topping:

for one Brownie (if cut into 15 brownies)

-Calories- 129

-Fat- 7.5g

-Carbs- 16g

    -sugars- 10g

-Protien- 2.1g