Low-Fat Vegan Brownies

Brownies sweetened with applesauce and agave nectar. Also great for diabetics (if Dr. ok's agave as a sweetner).

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 brownies

Ingredients

• 2  cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2  cups  agave nectar
• 3⁄4 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Pour in agave nectar, water, vegetable oil, applesauce and vanilla; mix until well blended. Spread evenly in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is no longer shiny. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.