Awesome Lower Fat Brownies
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these *Awesome Lower Fat Brownies*! This recipe delivers all the decadence of classic brownies but with a healthier twist, thanks to the clever use of unsweetened applesauce as a fat-reducing ingredient. Moist, fudgy, and packed with rich cocoa flavor, these brownies are sweetened with a blend of granulated and brown sugar for the perfect balance. Mini chocolate chips add bursts of melty chocolate in every bite, ensuring these treats never compromise on taste. Quick and easy to make, with just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of bake time, this recipe is perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings while keeping things lighter. Whether you're serving them as a family dessert or sharing them at a gathering, these lower-fat brownies are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the sugars dissolve slightly and the mixture is smooth.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl, whisking until fully combined.
Sift the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet ingredients. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Stir in the mini chocolate chips for extra bursts of chocolate in every bite.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (do not overbake).
Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares.
Serve and enjoy your rich, lower-fat brownies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.4 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1362 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.7 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.6 g | 163% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 2038 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
