Chewy Vegan Brownies

Serving Size: 9 brownies

These brownies have a chewy, delicious texture. You could use vegetable oil in place of the apple sauce, but it will add a substantial amount of calories to the end product. Using the applesauce keeps the brownies moist and light. You could also use a cup of mashed bananas in place of the applesauce.






9 Servings

1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
1 cup white granulated sugar (or 1/2 cup Splenda sugar replacement)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup applesauce, sweetened or unsweetened
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt).

2. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients (water, applesauce, and vanilla). Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. If you decided to add nuts to the mixture, now is the time to throw em' in.

3. Spread batter into an 8" or 9" square baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, but keep checking for preferred doneness after 10 minutes or so...pull them out when they are as chewy as you'd like!

Calories per serving: 70 Total Fat per serving: 1.5 grams