Low-Fat Holiday Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Holiday Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ½ tablespoons good quality cocoa; ⅛ cup whole wheat flour; ⅛ cup all-purpose flour; ⅛ teaspoon baking soda; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon margarine, melted (non-hydrogenated like becel, make sure 1 tbsp=about 100 calories); ¾ teaspoon vanilla; ½ cup white sugar; 1 egg white; 6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce (smooth); 14-½ teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 tablespoons coarsly crushed peppermint candy canes; 3 -3 ½ tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided (see below)

Servings: persons

4 ½ tablespoons good quality cocoa
⅛ cup whole wheat flour
⅛ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine, melted (non-hydrogenated like becel, make sure 1 tbsp=about 100 calories)
¾ teaspoon vanilla
½ cup white sugar
1 egg white
6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce (smooth)
14-½ teaspoon peppermint extract
2 tablespoons coarsly crushed peppermint candy canes
3 -3 ½ tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided (see below)

1
beat together melted margarine, cocoa, sugar, egg, applesauce, peppermint extract, and vanilla.
2
Gently stir in flours, baking soda, 1-1 1/2 tablespoons chocolate chips (set aside the rest) and salt until well-combined, not overmixing.
3
Grease loaf pan and dust it lightly with cocoa then bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
4
Take out of oven and top with crushed candy canes then remaining chocolate chips.
5
Return to the oven for 30 seconds (not letting topping melt).
6
Cool then refrigerate before enjoying.

732

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ½ tablespoons good quality cocoa, ⅛ cup whole wheat flour, ⅛ cup all-purpose flour, ⅛ teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat Holiday Peppermint Candy Cane 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.

Low-Fat Holiday Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies

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