Sweet Potato Protein Brownies

Ingredients:

• 3/4 c baked, mashed and cooled sweet potato

• 1/2 c creamy almond butter

• 1/4 c cocoa powder

• 1/2 c chocolate protein powder (if not using, just add 1/4 c more cocoa powder)

• 1/2 c coconut or granulated sugar

• 1 t baking powder

• 1 t vanilla

• 1/4 t salt

• 1 egg

• 1/2 c chocolate chips, optional

• flake salt, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter or line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix all ingredients except the flake salt well until you have a smooth batter.

3. Pour evenly into pan and top with flakey salt, if using.

4. Bake 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean from the inside.

5. Cool before slicing.