Skinny Brownies Recipe

Name: Skinny Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: non-stick olive oil cooking spray; 2/3 cup mild honey like clover or orange blossom; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder like Ghiardelli; 1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour like King Arthur Flour; 1/4 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 egg, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Optional:; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

non-stick olive oil cooking spray
2/3 cup mild honey like clover or orange blossom
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder like Ghiardelli
1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour like King Arthur Flour
1/4 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment and spray with olive oil.
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1. Measure the honey into a deep-sided small bowl and microwave on high power 45 seconds.
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2. Whisk in the cocoa powder and let cool.
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Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
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3. In a large bowl whisk applesauce, oil, egg, and vanilla together until well combined.
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4. Whisk in the cooled honey-cocoa mixture until smooth.
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5. Add the flour mixture and stir until all the flour is incorporated. Stir in the walnuts and chocolate chips if using.
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6. Add the batter to the prepared pan and spread out evenly.
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7. Bake until the surface looks dry around the edges and a toothpick in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it, about 25 minutes or 30 minutes if you added walnuts and chocolate chips. Don't over bake.
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Cool the pan on a wire rack. Once cool refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. Remove the brownies using the parchment to a cutting board and slice into 16 squares. For clean cuts wipe the knife clean after each cut and dip in hot water. Store in an airtight container in a cool place 3-4 days.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: non-stick olive oil cooking spray, 2/3 cup mild honey like clover or orange blossom, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder like Ghiardelli, 1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour like King Arthur Flour, and more.

Yes, Skinny 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.

Skinny Brownies

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