Vegan Chocolate Fondant Recipe – The Sweet Potato Way!

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized sweet potato
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 1/3 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• A pinch of salt
• Vegan vanilla ice-cream, to serve (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Wash and peel your sweet potato. Cut it into small chunks and boil until soft.
3. In a mixing bowl, add the coconut sugar, almond milk, and vanilla essence. Mix with a whisk until the sugar dissolves.
4. Add in the boiled sweet potato chunks, and blend until smooth and creamy.
5. Add in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until everything is combined.
6. Add in the dark chocolate chips and fold gently.
7. Grease a baking pan or ramekins with vegan butter or coconut oil. Pour the chocolate batter into the pan or the ramekins.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes (depending on your oven’s strength).
9. The vegan chocolate fondant should rise and become slightly crispy on the outside, yet gooey and moist from the inside.
10. Serve immediately with some vegan ice-cream or whipped coconut cream, if desired.

Verdict

This vegan chocolate fondant recipe with sweet potato is a dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth without any guilt! The result is a rich, chocolatey, and moist dessert that will leave you wanting more.

Serving suggestions

This vegan chocolate fondant can be served with some vegan vanilla ice-cream or whipped coconut cream. You can also sprinkle some grated vegan chocolate or cocoa powder on top as a finishing touch. It makes the perfect dessert to serve at dinner parties or holidays. Enjoy!