Lighten Up Whatever Floats Your Boat Brownies 32204 Recipe

Craving decadent brownies without the guilt? This recipe takes a classic brownie recipe and gives it a healthy makeover! Chef Karen's original recipe gets a delicious, fat-reducing twist with applesauce replacing butter. Customize your creation with your favorite mix-ins – chocolate chips, marshmallows, nuts, and more! This recipe shows you the nutritional info *before* adding your favorite goodies, so you can control the calories. Get ready for fudgy, irresistible brownies that are surprisingly light!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 85.2 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 3.8 (10 Reviews)
Lighten Up Whatever Floats Your Boat Brownies 32204

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lighten Up Whatever Floats Your Boat Brownies 32204

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How to Make Lighten Up Whatever Floats Your Boat Brownies 32204

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce and 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
  4. Add 1 cup granulated sugar and mix well.
  5. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until just combined. Do not overmix!
  7. Gently fold in your desired mix-ins (e.g., 1-2 cups chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, etc.).
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Do not overbake!
  10. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

2g

Carbs

6g