Description
Indulge in these rich, fudgy, and guilt-free brownies made with wholesome ingredients like applesauce and almond flour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or cooking spray.
- Mix the wet ingredients: applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients: almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding nuts, mint extract, or even a peanut butter swirl!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: healthier brownies, guilt-free dessert, chocolate brownies, vegan options, easy baking