It's been one of those weekends. Poorly big little boy meant none of the things I needed to do got done on Saturday, then Sunday was spent catching up with myself. Still needed a proper pudding for dinner and a treat for packed lunches. Spotted a pack of Hale and Hearty Brownie mix (this does have a may contain milk warning) lurking on a shelf and decided that would save me some time.
I've never been one for following recipes or instructions on packet mixes. Usually I'd add 100g of roughly chopped roasted hazelnuts and a cup of crumbled frozen raspberries, but as it's a nut free school, that would be no use today. I opted for the hidden veg option instead...
120g Dairy & Soya Free Spread
300g Puree Sweet Potato & Beetroot (I used 1 medium sweet potato and a pack of ready cooked beetroot)
400g Box Hale & Hearty Rich Chocolate Brownie Mix
Blueberries (or other berries) - I think I used about 150g
Prick the sweet potato with a fork. Microwave for 4 minutes (or until soft). Cut in half lengthways, scoop out the middle and put in a bowl.
Blend or mash the vegetables.
Add the dairy and soya free spread and the pack of brownie mix. Beat with a wooden spoon until well combined.
Add half the blueberries (if using).
Pour the mixture into a lined brownie tin and top with remaining blueberries.
Bake at 175ºC for 25minutes until the blueberries just beginning to soften and the top feels spongy.
Leave to cool in the tin (or slowly cut off slithers to try if you're like me and Mini Monster and couldn't wait).
Cut into squares. Will freeze well.
