Best Ever Healthy Brownies
Best Ever Healthy Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until there are no lumps.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough brownies. A few small lumps are okay.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips. Reserve a small handful if you'd like to sprinkle some on top before baking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 8x8 inch baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. Be careful not to overbake, as this will result in dry brownies.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before attempting to cut them. This allows them to set properly and prevents crumbling.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Cut into 9 squares and serve.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Best Ever Healthy Brownies
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until there are no lumps.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough brownies. A few small lumps are okay.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips. Reserve a small handful if you'd like to sprinkle some on top before baking.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 8x8 inch baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. Be careful not to overbake, as this will result in dry brownies.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before attempting to cut them. This allows them to set properly and prevents crumbling.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Cut into 9 squares and serve.
⏱️ 5 min