Indulge in the guilt-free decadence of this Fat-Free Chocolate Treat, a dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with a light, airy texture. Perfect for health-conscious chocoholics, this recipe swaps butter and oil with unsweetened applesauce for a moist, fat-free base, while soft peaks of whipped egg whites deliver a delightful, cloud-like consistency. With only 10 minutes of prep time, this is an easy-to-make dessert that doesn't skimp on flavor. Ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth, this treat is both simple to create and heavenly to savor. Slice up these guilt-free chocolate squares for a snack or serve them at gatherings for a crowd-pleasing, low-fat indulgence!
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
Add the unsweetened applesauce, water, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Stir until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
In a separate clean bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. This will take about 3β4 minutes.
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate batter. Use a spatula and fold until the egg whites are just incorporatedβbe careful not to overmix, as this will deflate the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using the back of a spoon or spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18β20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the treat cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, slice into squares and serve. Enjoy this decadent, fat-free chocolate treat!
Calories |
663 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 466 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.6 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.2 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 622 mg | 13% | |
*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.