Who doesn’t love a brownie, particularly when it’s guilt-free! The kumera not only provides the base sweetness, your gut will love its prebiotic fibre! Cacao is rich in lots of minerals such as magnesium and calcium and also releases feel good chemicals in the body such as serotonin. Make sure you choose a really good quality honey or maple syrup (not the supermarket stuff) so that you don’t derail the halo effect!

• 200g kumera / sweet potato (peeled)
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/2 honey or pure maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
• 1 tsp bicarb soda
• 2 tbsp. coconut flour
• Handful pecans or walnuts (optional)

Preheat the over to 180° (160° fan forced). Grate the kumera or blitz in the food processor until finely chopped. Then, in a large bowl mix together the kumera, oil, honey and eggs. Add the cacao & beetroot, bicarb soda and coconut flour and mix together.

Line a small slice tin with baking paper and pour the batter into the tin. sprinkle the nuts on top, then bake for 25 minutes or until the centre is firm to touch. Cut into slices and eat whilst hot or let it cool and store for later.

Serves 12. Enjoy!