Kumara Brownies

_Ingredients:

• 1 large kumara (approximately 1 cup, peeled and chopped) or two small kumara
• 2/3 cup golden syrup
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1.5 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup plain flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup chopped chocolate
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

_{Instructions:}

1. Pierce the sweet potato with a fork and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees or until the kumara is soft and easily pierced with a fork.
2. Leave the skin on, chop the kumara into smaller pieces, and blitz until smooth in a blender.
3. In a large bowl, combine the kumara, golden syrup, peanut butter, vanilla, and coconut oil.
4. Sift in the baking powder, flour, salt, and cocoa powder.
5. Mix well; the mixture will be quite firm. Press the brownie mixture into a lined baking tray.
6. Sprinkle over the chopped chocolate and walnuts.
7. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees.
8. Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve.

Storage: This can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months.