Vegan Chocolate Covered Pretzel Brownies are the perfect mouthwatering salty & sweet combo. These brownies are plant-based and can easily be made gluten-free.
Chocolate Covered Pretzels + Brownies = a match made in heaven.
Seriously, that sweet & salty plus fudgy & crunchy situation is absolutely divine. It's everything you want in a brownie.
And these brownies are completely vegan! They are made from whole food plant-based ingredients, so you're not only getting a delicious bite, you're also getting fiber and nutrients! My favorite kind of dessert!
Let's make 'em!
Step 1. Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil.
Step 2. Poke a few holes in the sweet potato using a fork. Alternatively, chop the sweet potato into cubes. (If you cut the potato into cubes before steaming, make sure you peel it first.)
Step 3. Put the sweet potato in a steamer basket, colander, or other gadget with holes. Place the basket on top of the boiling water without letting it touch the water. Cover.
Step 4. Let the sweet potato cook for 15-30 minutes, until it is fork tender. The exact cook time will depend on the size of the potato or how small you've cut it.
Step 5. When the sweet potato is tender, remove it from the heat and let cool. Remove the skins before mashing it for this recipe.
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and at least two of the sides of an 8x8 brownie pan with parchment paper.
I always line my pans with parchment paper to avoid sticking, and so you can easily remove the brownies from the pan.
Step 2. In a medium bowl mix the mashed sweet potato, almond butter, and date sugar.
Step 3. Add the dry ingredients: cocoa powder, almond flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4. Stir in the chocolate chips and crushed pretzels.
Step 5. Press into the prepared pan. The mixture will be thick and not pourable - you'll need to use your hands or the back of a measuring cup to press the mixture into the pan.
Step 6. Bake for 20 minutes then let cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
Step 7. Melt the chocolate for the topping. Then arrange a layer of pretzels on top of the brownies. Your pretzels should lie pretty flat on the top of the brownies, but it's okay if some of them overlap. Pour the chocolate over the pretzels.
Step 8. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. Then slice using a serrated knife. Enjoy!
The pretzels on top of these brownies will get soft if they are stored in a covered dish or in the fridge. I recommend using a paper bag to store the brownies.
If you plan to eat the brownies over the span of more than 5 days, transfer them to the fridge to store. Your pretzels might get soft, but you will preserve the softness of the brownies and prevent mold.
Thank you God for these brownies. Thank you for giving us chocolate. We love delicious foods and praise you for your abundance. Amen.
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*This recipe was inspired from a recipe by Broma Bakery.
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Vegan Chocolate Covered Pretzel Brownies are the perfect mouthwatering salty & sweet combo. These brownies are plant-based and can easily be made gluten-free.
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