Brownies - Healthier Version Recipe

Name: Brownies - Healthier Version
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup sifted cake flour; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 egg whites; 1 large egg; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

½ cup sifted cake flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 large egg
¾ cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with vegetable cooking spray, and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, and salt.
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Mix well.
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In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, egg, sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla.
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Stir in flour mixture until just blended; do not overmix, or brownies will be dry.
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Pour batter into prepared pan, and sprinkle with walnuts.
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Bake until just set, and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
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Place pan on a wire rack and cool for at least 15 minutes.
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Cut brownies into squares.
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Variation: For slightly chewier brownies, replace the 1/2 cup of cake flour with 7 Tbl.
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of all-purpose flour.
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(Sifting is not necessary.)
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Proceed with the recipe as directed.
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For extra easy cleanup: line the baking pan with waxed paper, letting paper overhang the edges of the pan by 1 inch, before pouring in the batter.
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Spraying the pan with oil is not necessary.
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Bake and cool as directed, then simply lift them out of the pan by grasping the edges of the waxed paper.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup sifted cake flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 egg whites, and more.

Yes, Brownies - Healthier Version falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brownies - Healthier Version

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