Low-fat Brownies

[JayBassin]

Low-fat Brownies

Serves 9 as Dessert.

Almost as good as regular brownies. The only fat comes from the optional walnuts.

• 1-1/4 c All purpose flour
  
• 3/4 c Cocoa powder (Droste Dutch process is best) (= 6 gms fat)
  
• 1-1/2 c Sugar (or Spenda)
  
• 3/4 tsp baking powder (double-acting)
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 3/4 c Egg beaters
  
• 1/3 c Unsweetened apple sauce
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extgract
  
• 1 tsp Espresso powder/crystals
  
• 1 c Coarsely chopped walnut pieces (90 gms walnuts = 60 gms fat)
  

Preheat oven to 325°F and spray a 9x9” pan with cooking spray.

Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt.

Beat together egg beaters and sugar until thick. Stir in apple sauce, vanilla, espresso. Fold in walnuts. Mix in dry ingredients. Pour into prepared pan and bake 50-55 min. Toothpick should still have some crumbs on it (don't overbake).

Keywords: Dessert, Brownies/Bars, Healthy Choices

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