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; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 2 large eggs

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower, plus more for pan
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 large eggs

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with oil; line with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides.
3
Brush parchment with oil.
4
Heat half the chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted.
5
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
6
In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, applesauce, sour cream, melted chocolate, eggs, and oil until combined; add flour mixture, and mix just until moistened.
7
Spread batter in prepared pan; sprinkle evenly with remaining chopped chocolate.
8
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes.
9
Let cool completely in pan.
10
Use paper overhang to lift from pan; peel off paper, and cut into 16 squares.
11
Brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
12
(Per Brownie)
13
Calories: 154
14
Fat: 6.8g (2.7g Saturated Fat)
15
Protein: 2.8g
16
Carbohydrates: 24.3g
17
Fiber: 1.7g

681

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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, 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 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.

Light Chocolate-Chunk Brownies

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