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With so much chocolate flavor in the brownies and in the frosting, you’d never guess this version is actually a healthier brownie recipe!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
Step 2
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in white sugar, eggs, applesauce, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread into prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake in preheated oven until brownies are just set in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 4
Combine 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and confectioner's sugar in a bowl; beat until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.
Editor’s Note:
This recipe is a healthier version of Best Brownies.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
| Calories 115 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat4g | 18% |
| Cholesterol37mg | 12% |
| Sodium89mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate15g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars12g | |
| Protein2g | |
| Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
| Calcium14mg | 1% |
| Iron1mg | 3% |
| Potassium68mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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