Sweet Potato Brownies

I LOVE treats! But, as I learned on the cleanse I did, treats are my nemesis. It is interesting to discover that things you ate regularly (more regularly than you'd even care to admit) make you feel so crummy! Before the cleanse, I didn't attribute changes to my body's physical and mental health to the foods I was eating. After eating so clean for three weeks, and really being mindful about what I was eating, I continue to learn so much!
For example, yesterday was my baby's birthday AND Easter. Candy and treats were abounding all week. I held off pretty well, but yesterday I told myself I could enjoy the festivities, including the food. Here is what happened: it didn't taste a great as I remembered and I not only had a bellyache, I was grumpy! Today, my kids were all in tears about menial things and they are tired and grumpy too!
Don't try to tell me sugar isn't bad for you! Hahaha.

I have been wanting to try a recipe my friend, Michelle, sent me and today seemed like a good day. There are still treats in the house and I WILL NOT eat them! But, I will eat my Sweet Potato Brownies! Don't be fooled, they do not taste exactly like brownies, but they are good and guilt free! Give them a try and let me know what you think.

Ingredients

1 cup of cooked sweet potato, smashed (about one medium sweet potato) 1/2 cup of cashew butter 2 tablespoons of maple syrup 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder 1 good size handful of carob chips (I used three pieces of dark chocolate roughly chopped) 1 egg, whisked

Preheat oven 350. Spray loaf pan. Mix all ingredients together, except carob chips. Add those in last. Put in loaf pan. Bake for 25 minutes.
After they are cooled put it in the fridge. They are best served cold.