Light Chocolate-Chunk Brownies Recipe

Name: Light Chocolate-Chunk Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower, plus more for pan; ¾ cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled); ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; ½ cup unsweetened applesauce; ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (2 ounces melted, 2 ounces coarsely chopped); 2 large eggs

Servings: persons

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with oil; line with a strip of parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides, and brush paper with oil.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
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In another medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, applesauce, sour cream, melted chocolate, eggs, and oil until combined; add flour mixture, and mix just until moistened.
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Spread batter in prepared pan; sprinkle top with chopped chocolate.
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Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes.
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Cool completely in pan.
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Use paper overhang to lift cake from pan; peel off paper, and discard.
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Cut into 16 squares.

681

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower, plus more for pan, ¾ cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Light Chocolate-Chunk 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!

Light Chocolate-Chunk Brownies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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