applesauce brownies

These applesauce brownies are fudgy rich brownies made with applesauce instead of the butter. It is a super moist brownie filled with chocolate chips. This recipe is perfect to use when you have extra applesauce or are trying to cut back on butter and refined sugars!

Applesauce Brownies

unsweetened applesauce*

honey

eggs (room temperature)

vanilla

cocoa powder

all-purpose flour

tsp baking soda

tsp salt

chocolate

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Line a square 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce and honey until well combined. Add the two eggs and vanillla and continue whisking.

Add in the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Switching to a spatula, gently fold these dry ingredients in until no dry streaks appear and a brownie batter forms.

Optional: Add in chocolate and mix in a few times.

Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Top off with more chocolate.

Bake the brownies for 22-26 minutes. Mine took 26 minutes exactly. The brownies will look shiny on the top, and a toothpick inserted will come out fudgy, but not wet like batter.

Allow the brownies to cool, slice, and enjoy!

Thanks for the recipe. When reporting nutrition information, it does not have much meaning unless I know how much "one brownie" actually is; i.e. weight.

This is a very good recipe. It's low sugar and makes a very moist brownie and intense chocolate flavor especially with the dark chocolate chips. I will definitely makes this again and again.

These applesauce brownies are easy, healthy, vegan brownies made with just 3 ingredients. They are ultra moist and fudgy, using simple pantry staples that deliver the best flourless, gluten-free brownies in less than 30 minutes.

Unsweetened Applesauce ((note 1))

Peanut Butter (Unsalted) ((note 2))

+ 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder ((note 3))

Semi-Sweet Vegan Chocolate Chips ((note 4))

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 6-inch (or 8-inch) brownie pan with parchment paper and grease it with cooking oil. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, stir applesauce, peanut butter, and cocoa powder using a silicone spatula until the batter is moist, thick, and consistent.

Taste the batter; if it is too bitter, stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used 55% cocoa vegan chocolate chips).

Pour the batter into the prepared brownie pan and spread evenly. If you like,  sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top.

Bake the brownies on the center rack of the oven for 25-35 minutes at 350°F (180°C), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a little sticky crumb on it. If they are too wet, keep baking. If desired, you can foil the pan.

Let the brownies cool down in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack and cool completely before slicing. An hour is the best as less than that leaves the brownies fragile when cut. If it is too fragile, pop the brownies in the fridge to firm them up.

Worked really well!  Everyone enjoyed it - even the picky eaters;)

Sets well in fridge. Taste and texture is delicious.

? What do you think about spreading the recipe thin over a cookie tray and attempting to cook it crunchy trying to simulate brownie brittle? Lower and slower temperature or the same until desired effect?

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