Mocha Brownies Recipe

Name: Mocha Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce; ¼ cup canola oil; ¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar; ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa plus 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder; 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; ¾ cup white whole wheat flour; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup canola oil
¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa plus 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
¾ cup white whole wheat flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Lightly coat a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with canola oil cooking spray.
3
Line pan with parchment paper, leaving ends hanging over the edge of the pan.
4
Parchment paper should stick to the oil-coated pan.
5
Lightly coat parchment with cooking spray.
6
In a large bowl, briskly whisk together the applesauce, oil, and sugar until well-mixed and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
7
Whisk in the cocoa through vanilla.
8
Whisk in eggs until mixture is smooth.
9
Using a rubber spatula, stir in the flour until moistened.
10
Fold in the chocolate chips.
11
Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula or spoon.
12
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out mostly clean.
13
Its okay if a few bits of brownie are clinging to the toothpick.
14
Let rest on a wire rack until completely cooled.
15
Refrigerate for at least two hours for easiest cutting.

695

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce, ¼ cup canola oil, ¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa plus 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa, and more.

Yes, Mocha 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.

Mocha Brownies

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