Healthier Best Brownies Recipe

Name: Healthier Best Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup white whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
2
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in white sugar, eggs, applesauce, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread into prepared pan.
3
Bake in preheated oven until brownies are just set in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
4
Combine 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and confectioner's sugar in a bowl; beat until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup applesauce, and more.

Yes, Healthier Best Brownies 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.

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