Healthy Vegan Cocoa Tofu Brownies

Submitted by Lalaloula

"This is my healthified version of Recipe #460574. The brownies still come out chocolatey, fudgy and super yummy. I hope youll enjoy them, too. :) Feel free to add in some dried fruits or chocolate chips if you feel like it."

 

• Ready In: 37mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 12 brownies

ingredients

• 3 ounces firm silken tofu
• 1⁄4 cup soy yogurt
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄4 cup dark brown sugar (unpacked)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour (I use whole spelt flour)
• 1⁄4 cup flour (I use spelt flour)
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

directions

1. Puree the tofu, yogurt, water and applesauce until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Use a fork to vigorously mix in the sugar and vanilla.
2. Sift in flours, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
3. Use a spatula to mix batter until smooth. Transfer to an 8X8 greased baking pan and smooth out the top.
4. Bake in the preheated oven at 325°F/150°C for 25 minutes or until set.
5. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
6. Enjoy.

Reviews

[Debbwl]

We really enjoyed how low fat and much healthier these brownies are. Did use the addition of chocolate chips suggested I the intro. Made twice as the first time I used a 8x8 pan recommend in step three and while they tasted ok I have seen fatter pancakes. The second time (used for photo) I baked in a loaf pan and increased the bake time by 8 minutes. Both times I ran the tofu through the food processer and used only whole wheat flour. We both also thought the cinnamon was a nice addition. Thanks for the post.