Low-Fat Whole Wheat Brownies Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Whole Wheat Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional); 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 4 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups traditional whole wheat flour; 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups traditional whole wheat flour
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 9x13 inch pan.
2
Melt butter in microwave-safe bowl or in saucepan over low heat. Add sugar and stir to combine.
3
Return mixture to heat briefly until it's hot and starting to bubble (this allows the sugar to dissolve, which will yield a shiny top crust).
4
Stir in cocoa, baking powder, salt, espresso powder, and vanilla. Cool until you can test with finger and mixture feels like comfortably hot bath water.
5
Mix in applesauce.
6
Whisk in eggs, stir until smooth, then add the flour and chips, again stirring until smooth. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
7
Bake until sharp knife or cake tester poked in middle reveals wet crumbs but not raw batter, 30 minutes. The brownies should feel set on edges and in the center. Remove from oven and cool on rack, cover when cool. Let sit overnight before serving to allow the bran to soften.

1445

kcal

Calories

Fat

207

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups packed brown sugar, 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat Whole Wheat 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 Whole Wheat Brownies

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