Diabetic Applesauce Brownies

Submitted by Chef #1298095

"Delicious brownies for those who are diabetic."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 16 brownie squares
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 cup sugar or 1/2 cup sugar substitute
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a bowl combine oil, applesauce, and cocoa.
3. Mix in sugar.
4. Blend in the eggs and vanilla.
5. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the liquid mixture.
7. Pour in a 9 inch square pan.
8. Sprinkle nuts on top if desired.
9. Bake in oven for about 20-30 minutes.

Reviews

[Tulatula]

These are very good considering I used sugar substitute (which is a little drying on the finished product). I will probably ice with a diabetic icing because the brownies are a little bit cakish in taste and texture. See following icing. <br/><br/>Creamy Chocolate Frosting<br/><br/>1 C sugar (Splenda or Sucrella works well)<br/>3 T cornstarch<br/>Dash salt<br/>2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, grated<br/>1 C boiling water<br/>1 T butter (Becel works fine)<br/>1 t vanilla<br/><br/><br/>Mix sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Add grated chocolate and salt. Add boiling water and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens.<br/><br/>Remove from heat.<br/><br/>Add butter and vanilla<br/><br/>Spread hot frosting on a cooled cake for a glossy look %u2013 the icing will remain soft and smooth.<br/><br/><br/>Note: This recipe can be doubled for layer cakes or larger rectangle cakes