This weather has been crazy!! One day hot and the next day jacket weather. It was just such a cool-ish day that the kids were craving brownies that we stumbled upon this recipe. It really is so easy that the kids, aged 9 and almost 4, made it on their own!
We decided to use applesauce for 2 reasons really – firstly, to reduce the sugar and secondly for all the health benefits that you get from apples/applesauce. Applesauce is a good source of fiber and Vitamin C and contains no fat! On its own, applesauce is a good snack. You can learn more about applesauce at http://www.livestrong.com/article/294397-how-many-calories-in-apple-sauce/
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5-7 walnuts, roughly chopped (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray an 8 inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Dust with cocoa, shaking out excess.
- In a small saucepan, melt margarine on low heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in cocoa, sugar, egg, applesauce and vanilla, beating until smooth.
- Gently stir in flour, baking soda and salt until well combined.
- Next mix in the chopped walnuts if you are using them. (Note: I didn’t use them because of my sons nut allergies)
- Pour into prepared pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set.
- Cool completely and cut bite-sized squares with a hot wet knife. (The hot knife helps to cut clean straight lines)
- Store in the refrigerator.
Looking absolutely irresistible. Yumm!