(Family Features) If you\u2019ve ever come home from a crisp, cool day craving a warm, indulgent treat, you\u2019re not alone. Trouble is, sometimes those baked goodies are a bit too much work when you\u2019re ready to just cozy up on the couch.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s good news: Baking doesn\u2019t have to be hard when you make simple swaps and use ingredients that keep things easy. Try adding fresh produce to a boxed brownie mix in these Sweetpotato Cheesecake Brownies for an \u201cin between\u201d recipe that satisfies your sweet tooth without the hassle.<\/p>\n
Plus, it offers a better-for-you twist as the sweetness from mashed sweet potatoes can replace some of the sugar needed to bake regular brownies. Sweetpotatoes are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, all of which are good for overall health in this natural sweetener.<\/p>\n
While you\u2019re sharing this newfound favorite dessert with loved ones, you can also share this fun fact: \u201cSweetpotato\u201d is deliberately spelled as one word by the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission. The sweetpotato and white potato are two distinct species representing two different plant families, and the one-word spelling helps correctly distinguish the two.<\/p>\n
Give these better-for-you treats a try and find more delicious desserts and other creative ways to use sweetpotatoes at ncsweetpotatoes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\nWatch video to see how to make this recipe!<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n