Low-Fat Fudge Brownies

By gwendee1

Enjoy this guilt-free indulgence! Thanks to the applesauce that replaces butter, these scrumptious brownies are moist, tender, and low in fat.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
• 3/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 egg whites
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 c granulated sugar
• 1/2 c packed brown sugar
• 2/3 c unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 c coarsely chopped walnuts
• Confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. PREHEAT the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13" x 9" baking pan.
2. COMBINE the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. BEAT the egg whites until foamy in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed. Gently stir in the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well-combined. Blend in the applesauce and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour mixture. Stir in the walnuts.
4. SPREAD into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Do not over bake. Cool in the pan on a rack. Dust the confectioners' sugar over the brownies.

NUTRITION (per serving) 72 cal, 2 g pro, 14 g carb, 1 g fiber, 1.9 g fat, 0.4 g sat fat, 38 mg sodium