Heart Healthy, Whole-Grain Brownies Recipe

Name: Heart Healthy, Whole-Grain Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce Organic; 3/4 cup white sugar Organic; 2 egg whites; 1/4 cup coconut oil melted; 1/4 cup soymilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour; 1/2 teaspoon stevia; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional; 1/2 cup chocolate chips Organic, optional

Servings: persons

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce Organic
3/4 cup white sugar Organic
2 egg whites
1/4 cup coconut oil melted
1/4 cup soymilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon stevia
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
1/2 cup chocolate chips Organic, optional

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch square pan. (For V-day, I used a heart-shaped muffin-tin pan, and reduced the baking time by 7 minutes).
2
In a medium bowl, stir together the applesauce, sugar, egg whites, and coconut oil until smooth. Mix in the soymilk and vanilla extract.
3
Combine the cocoa powder, whole-wheat flour, Stevia, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; stir into the sugar mixture just until incorporated, being careful not to over mix.
4
If adding walnuts or the chocolate chips, fold in now. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
5
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Don't overcook, because you want the brownies to remain moist.
6
Cool, and cut into squares. Enjoy.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce Organic, 3/4 cup white sugar Organic, 2 egg whites, 1/4 cup coconut oil melted, and more.

Yes, Heart Healthy, Whole-Grain 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Heart Healthy, Whole-Grain Brownies

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Variations & substitutions

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