FUDGY CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Coffee has a strong flavor that most people love, even in baked goods. Using it in this recipe is a perfect way to keep flavor high without adding any fat or calories. In addition, applesauce is naturally sweet and can be used to substitute for some or all of the sugar in recipes. Then, the egg whites help balance out the density of the applesauce, keeping your recipes lighter in texture.
Makes 16 brownies
Ingredients
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/3 cup plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 egg whites
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray. In a mixing bowl, combine the cocoa, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
2. In a small-quart boiler, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the coffee; stir to dissolve. In a small bowl, combine the applesauce, vanilla, and egg whites. Mix well. Add the coffee mixture and mix well. Pour the liquid mixture into the dry mixture and mix well.
3. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to loosen. When cooled completely, slice into 2-inch squares and serve.
Nutrition
Serving size: 1 brownie
Calories per serving 63, Fat .5g, Carbohydrates 14g, Protein 1g, Sodium 66mg
Recipe reprinted from Substitute Yourself Skinny by Chef Susan Irby
Adams Media; May 2010; Trade Paperback/$17.95
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