Brownies are favorite dessert or snack for playdates, parties, school bake sales and so many other occasions. While brownies are delicious and a crowd pleaser, it’s nice to mix it up with a lower calorie version but still has great taste. This chocolate brownie recipe includes applesauce adding flavor, sugar and a consistency that still pleases any sweet tooth. Trust me this recipe is a hit with the kiddie set.
And want to make it special for Valentine’s Day, add a chocolate. I added Divine Milk Chocolate Hearts.
Chocolate Brownies with Applesauce
Ingredients
1 cup flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Divine )
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup 1% milk
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp powdered sugar
Directions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat pan with cooking spray; set aside.
- In large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; set aside.
- In medium bowl, beat the sugar, brown sugar, milk, egg white, applesauce and vanilla with a spoon until well combined. Stir wet mixture into dry mixture, mixing just until moistened.
- Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 22 to 23 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar.
Makes 12 low-calorie brownies in the portion control pan.
Nutrition Facts
118 calories per brownie (does not include calories for added chocolate hearts)
Recipe courtesy of Dr. Oz.
Disclosure: NYC Single Mom was not compensated for this post.
