Chewy Gooey Low Fat Vegan Brownies
This recipe is the only low fat brownie recipe that has ever turned out well for me! It does not yield a odd texture like other low fat brownies.
READY IN: 35mins
SERVES: 12
YIELD: 12 squares
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1⁄2cup cocoa powder
- 1teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 2tablespoons non-hydrogenated vegan margarine
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3⁄4cups brown sugar
- 2
- 3⁄4cup applesauce
- 1⁄3
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Microwave the margarine* in a small bowl until melted. Let cool .
- Mix margarine and sugar in a large bowl.
- Add applesauce and mix.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and pumpkin.
- Add flour mixture to the large bowl and mix. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
- Grease a 8x8-inch pan with cooking spray and pour in batter.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean.
- *I like to use Smart Balance Light for my margarine.
- ** For mint brownies add 1/2 -1 tsp of peppermint extract.