Lower Fat Whole Wheat Brownies

These are a nice chewy brownie with great chocolate flavor and not as much fat as a traditional brownie. The icing, however, is not low fat so I suppose you could omit that if desired but I really think it just makes the brownie even better!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 10-12
• Yields: 2 1/2 dz. brownies

Ingredients

• Brownie

• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  whole eggs
• 2  egg whites
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder, plus
• 2  tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

• Frosting

• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 2 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 2  tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1⁄4 cup black coffee
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Mix applesauce, sugar, whole eggs, egg whites and vanilla in a large bowl. In a seperate bowl mix togeather whole wheat flour, cocoa powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the applesauce mixture and stir well to combine. Pour into a greased 13" x 9" pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 27-37 minutes or until the middle is set. Let cool.
2. For the frosting- combine all ingredients in a medium size bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Spread on cooled brownies.