We didn’t start the not-terribly-bad-for-you-sweets trend, but we do intend to have the final word on it with this healthy chocolate brownie. Sweet potato. Black beans. The barest amount of flour possible just to bind the whole together. It’s even vegan!
But no one’s going to know or care about all that nutrition, for the simple reason that this is the fudgiest thing going, with a texture closer to mousse than cake. Our child can easily smash half the pan; you should make sure to bogart the rest so that doesn't happen (and/or you yourself). It’s good. Really good. And, hey, if your child refuses vegetables and/or anything else healthy at dinner later in the day, don’t worry about it: he/she had a brownie, after all.
While the black beans dry and sweet potato cooks, pour chocolate chips and a generous splash of oil or pat of butter in a large bowl and microwave until melted, roughly 60-75 seconds. Mix as needed until the chips form a thick sauce.
Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow ten minutes to cool before cutting and serving.
Brad (the Dad) is the founder and Chief Recipe Officer of New Dad's Kitchen. His own cooking/feeding journey started humbly during his son's infancy, preparing and managing his son's bottle intake in order to support his wife; it has since blossomed into a full-on passion to feed his child and family delicious and healthy meals that can satisfy both a toddler and his very tired parents.
