LoFat Double Chocolate Brownies

By Christie

Each brownie has: 88 calories, 2 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates, 1 g fat, less than 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 133 mg sodium

Traditional Double Chocolate Brownies have: 260 calories, 3 g protein, 37 g carbohydrates, 12 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 165 mg sodium

The addition of the espresso powder makes these brownies richer and more chocolaty tasting without adding calories. Just be sure you buy instant espresso powder.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
• Butter-flavored cooking spray

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from health.discovery.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray an 8x8 inch non-stick cake pan with spray.
In medium mixing bowl, using a sturdy whisk or spatula, mix the applesauce, vanilla, egg whites and sugar until they are well combined.
Add the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir the mixture until it is just combined and no lumps remain. Pour it into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the chips evenly over the top. Bake the brownies for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry (a few crumbs are okay).
Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and allow them to cool 5 minutes. Cut into 12 egual brownies Makes 12 (1 brownie) servings.