High-Protein Low-Carb Brownies

These are fudgy, if unusual brownies. Not super sweet, but sweet enough. Feel free to substitute any kind of nuts for the almonds -- the original recipe called for walnuts. Loosely based on a recipe from "What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know" by Gail Sforza Brewer, modified for a somewhat diabetic diet.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 pieces

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup applesauce
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup evaporated milk
• 1⁄2 cup powdered milk
• 1⁄3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1⁄4 cups wheat germ
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  slivered almonds
• 1  cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F Oil 9X13 baking pan.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
3. Remove from heat and add apple sauce. Stir and add vanilla.
4. In a separate cup combine powdered and evaporated milk, and stir until lumps disappear. Add to apple sauce mixture.
5. Stir in cocoa, mixing thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients and pour into a baking pan.
6. Bake fro 25 minutes or until a knife inserted 1/3 way across comes out clean.
7. Cool and cut into pieces.
8. Serve with cream cheese, ice cream or with milk.
9. If you prefer a more cake-like brownie, add 1/2 teaspoon baking powder along with the salt.