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Healthy Brownie Bites

March 28, 2016 by Lindsay 44 Comments

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These Healthy Brownie Bites require just seven ingredients, are healthy enough for a snack and also make a great dessert recipe!

These Healthy Brownie Bites require just six ingredients, are healthy enough for a snack and also make a great dessert recipe!

Hi friends!

Super quick and easy recipe to share with you today because it’s Monday…and who doesn’t need a little chocolate on a Monday? These Healthy Brownie Bites are actually just a twist on one of the most popular recipes on the blog – my Sweet Potato Banana Bites. If you’ve made that recipe before, you know it requires just four basic ingredients!

This recipe adds just three more ingredients and voila! You’ve got dessert. These bite-sized treats are a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth and in my opinion, they’re still healthy enough for Squish to eat as the occasional snack! So that’s a win-win in my book.

 

I enjoyed them topped with a little extra nut butter but it’s not necessary! Like I mention about the Sweet Potato Bites, these aren’t super sweet. If you’re looking for a dessert that’s a bit more indulgent, but still healthy, you might like these Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Brownies.

Anyways, here’s how you make them:

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These Healthy Brownie Bites require just six ingredients, are healthy enough for a snack and also make a great dessert recipe!

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 18 mini muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato (1 medium)
  • 1/2 cup mashed banana (1 medium)
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (or other nut or seed butter)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3 – 4 Tbsp maple syrup (depending on desired sweetness)
  • optional: chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  3. Mix in chocolate chips if desired.
  4. Pour into greased mini muffin tins.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees F for 16-18 minutes.

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So there you have it! I definitely add the chocolate chips to mine and just use 3 T maple syrup. You could also use honey instead of maple syrup.

These Healthy Brownie Bites require just seven ingredients, are healthy enough for a snack and also make a great dessert recipe!

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–Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Baking, Healthy Muffins & Bars Tagged With: Banana, Cocoa Powder, Egg, Maple Syrup, Peanut Butter, Sweet Potato

About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    March 28, 2016 at 12:18 AM

    Yum! Healthier brownies? Sign me up!

    Reply
  2. Angela @ happy fit mama says

    March 28, 2016 at 5:14 AM

    I’m all about brownies of any shape, flavor and size. And healthier? Makes ’em even better! Pinned!

    Reply
  3. whitney says

    March 28, 2016 at 5:19 AM

    This looks so good. Simple but healthy!

    Reply
  4. Chelsey says

    March 28, 2016 at 7:45 AM

    These look SO good….I just ran out of cocoa powder and now I have more of an impetus to go pick some up! Pinned!

    Reply
  5. Laura says

    March 28, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    A great use for some of the sweet potatoes that I baked in advance yesterday. They sound yummy!

    Reply
  6. Chrissa - Physcial Kitchness says

    March 28, 2016 at 10:37 AM

    How did you know I told my husband last night after dinner, “I just want something sweet, like a brownie bite that isn’t totally horrible for you”. BRILLIANT! My pregnancy-craving self THANKS YOU!

    Reply
  7. Megan Olson says

    March 28, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    Anything with chocolate and sweet potato I must try!

    Reply
  8. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    March 28, 2016 at 12:20 PM

    Gorgeous and healthy treat!!! I will add the choc. chips too!

    Reply
  9. Fiona MacDonald says

    March 28, 2016 at 1:24 PM

    So so excited for these! I’m obsessed with your sweet potato brownies ! Can’t wait to try these !

    Reply
  10. Jody - Fit at 58 says

    March 28, 2016 at 4:31 PM

    All your recipes sound so delish!!

    Reply
  11. Rebecca says

    March 28, 2016 at 6:28 PM

    YUM! I’m intrigued by the sweet potatoes! Can’t wait to try these cuties

    Reply
  12. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says

    March 28, 2016 at 6:44 PM

    you know m always looking for healthy bites..and these have two of my fav things – pb and sweet potatoes! yum yum yum

    Reply
  13. Heather @ Polyglot Jot says

    March 28, 2016 at 8:47 PM

    wow PB and chocolate is my favorite combo. totally agree with you on the Monday post–chocolate is much needed especially on Monday 🙂

    Reply
  14. Jessie R Gipe says

    March 29, 2016 at 7:10 AM

    So your telling me I can pop a few in my mouth all in one sitting without feeling sluggish? Well alrighty then – challenge accepted :).

    Reply
  15. Heather Kinnaird says

    March 29, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    I am whipping these up today! what a fun after school treat for the kids

    Reply
  16. Alexandra Lenz says

    March 29, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    I LOVE your sweet potato banana bites! Can’t wait to try these healthy brownie bites, my favorite treat as a kid. I would always add a dollop of whipped cream- but I’m thinking a peanut butter drizzle is a better choice these days 🙂

    Reply
  17. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    March 29, 2016 at 1:58 PM

    Love the simple ingredients in these little bites!! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Trina and Tina says

    March 29, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    We’re intrigued! Bring on healthy brownies!

    Reply
  19. Christina says

    March 30, 2016 at 10:48 AM

    Totally making these for my co-workers!! Pinned! <3

    Reply
  20. Megan says

    April 4, 2016 at 8:35 AM

    These look amazing! I’ve recently cut out the processed sugar from my diet, so I definitely have to keep this recipe in mind to satisfy my pb & chocolate cravings. Yum!

    Reply
  21. Lisa says

    April 27, 2016 at 9:06 AM

    I would like to try these but I don’t like the flavor of maple syrup or honey. Anything else I could use? Could they be made with no sweetener?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 28, 2016 at 8:17 PM

      You could try a fruit like mashed banana, baby food prunes or pureed dates

      Reply
  22. Bekah says

    June 17, 2016 at 1:36 PM

    Hi there,

    These look like a fab snack for my little ones. I’m wondering about batch cooking them and what the best way to the store them would be? Also, can you freeze them?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 17, 2016 at 8:10 PM

      I stored mine in a tupperware covered but not with a sealed lid. I haven’t tried freezing them but let me know if you do!

      Reply
      • laya says

        February 1, 2017 at 4:14 PM

        Hi Lindsay, do the sweet potatos need to be boiled first or mashed directly without boiling?

        Reply
        • Lindsay says

          February 2, 2017 at 1:41 PM

          yes they definitely need to be cooked first. I just poke a few holes in mine and put it in the microwave for about 5 minutes!

          Reply
  23. Bekah says

    June 20, 2016 at 5:50 AM

    Thanks so much for the quick reply. How long do they last in the tupperware?

    I’ve frozen a batch but not tested them post freezing, I will be sure to post an update once I have

    Reply
  24. Julie says

    July 2, 2016 at 5:54 PM

    Has anyone tried making these with pumpkin instead of sweet potato?

    Reply
  25. Brooke says

    July 5, 2016 at 12:38 PM

    These sound really good. Do you think adding mint (like crushed peppermint candies) would be good? I’m not sure how noticeable the sweet potato is.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 5, 2016 at 8:29 PM

      i think that’d be great! the sweet potato isn’t noticeable…they mostly taste like chocolate.

      Reply
  26. Wilma Haumesser says

    February 5, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    Really would like to eat heathier! Thank you for posting!

    Reply
  27. Belia says

    February 10, 2017 at 6:31 PM

    I made the brownies and they were delicious a perfect snack in between meals.

    Reply
  28. Charmaine says

    April 20, 2017 at 10:16 PM

    Hello, these sound great. How many are allowed per serving and is there calorie info?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 21, 2017 at 6:36 AM

      I’d say a serving is probably 3. I don’t have the calorie info.

      Reply
  29. Macy @ Paleo Crumbs says

    May 26, 2017 at 12:33 PM

    I love how nutrient dense, EASY, and simple these brownies look! plus they sound SUPER yummy! must try!

    Reply
  30. Salina says

    July 2, 2017 at 2:07 PM

    Is there a substitute for the nut butters? I’m allergic to nuts.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 5, 2017 at 6:51 AM

      you could try sunflower seed butter

      Reply
  31. Kali says

    August 18, 2017 at 1:10 PM

    Can I use flax or chia eggs instead of regular ??

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 20, 2017 at 8:22 PM

      i haven’t tried it! i’m not sure this would be the best recipe for it but you could try!

      Reply
  32. Amanda Jo Burton Pulliam says

    July 7, 2019 at 8:04 PM

    what is the nutritional value of the brownies?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 8, 2019 at 7:27 PM

      sorry, i don’t have that info!

      Reply
  33. Jennifer says

    July 31, 2021 at 6:04 PM

    Just made a double batch of these today, and my boys LOVE them! They’re so good that think they’re those brownie bites we get at the store Did I read that they’re NOT stored in the frig?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 2, 2021 at 5:44 AM

      you can store them in the fridge if you want! mine just usually don’t last too long.

      Reply
  34. Marlena says

    May 26, 2023 at 11:36 PM

    I have made these so many times and they are incredibly delicious! I use almond butter instead of peanut and its so good! Try to use a silicone muffin tray as they bake to perfection and they’re so easy to pop out. Thank you Lindsay, great recipe!!!!

    Reply

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