Description
Decadent and fudgy brownies made healthier with wholesome ingredients like almond flour and applesauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
- Whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup (or honey), eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly dispersed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it out.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
Serve warm or allow to cool for a firmer texture. Try pairing with Greek yogurt or a drizzle of dark chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brownies, healthy dessert, gluten-free brownies, chocolate, easy baking