Low-fat Brownies

1 hr

16 brownies

This guilt-free, low-fat dessert has only 140 calories per serving! Cut into small bites for delicate nibbling.

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1⁄2 tsp salt
  • 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1⁄2 cup applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
  • Lightly spray an 8" x 8" pan with vegetable oil.
  • Sift cocoa powder, flour, baking powder and salt into a medium mixing bowl.
  • In large bowl, whisk together sugar, butter, egg whites, applesauce and vanilla extract.
  • Stir flour mixture into wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake 35–40 minutes (for chewy brownies, do not overbake). Cool in pan and cut into squares.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 140, Fat 2.5 g (Saturated 1.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 21 g), Protein 2 g.

Tips

Using a stainless steel strainer or dredger, sift icing sugar or cocoa powder overtop for a decorative touch.

Tips

Using a stainless steel strainer or dredger, sift icing sugar or cocoa powder overtop for a decorative touch.