Chocolate Brownies Low Cal
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these irresistible Low-Calorie Chocolate Brownies! This lightened-up dessert delivers all the rich chocolatey goodness you crave, thanks to unsweetened cocoa powder and a touch of optional dark chocolate chips, without the extra calories. Sweetened with granulated erythritol and made moist with unsweetened applesauce, these brownies are a healthier alternative that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Perfectly fudgy and easy to whip up in just 10 minutes of prep time, they bake to perfection in under 20 minutes. Whether you’re watching your sugar intake or simply looking for a lighter treat, these low-cal brownies are a must-try. Enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or guilt-free indulgence with family and friends!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 60 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 60 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams granulated erythritol or low-calorie sweetener
- 120 milliliters unsweetened applesauce
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 30 grams dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until a thick, well-combined batter forms, being careful not to overmix.
If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips for extra richness.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine for fudgy brownies).
Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Slice into 12 equal pieces and serve! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1183 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.7 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1375 mg | 29% | |
*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.
