4 Ingredient Healthy Brownies
These brownies are so fudgy and moist. They are also made with 4 simple ingredients. They don't contain any flour, eggs, refined sugar or butter.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (227 g) unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup (128 g) unsweetened natural peanut butter
- 5 tbsp (35 g) unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Add all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Whisk until the batter is uniform and smooth. Taste and if needed, you can add 1-2 more tablespoons of maple syrup.
- Add batter into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to smooth and even the surface.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes. The brownie batter should look puffy and the surface should not be wet. The brownies should not be fully set but when you press lightly on the surface, it should not completely sink in. Let brownies cool completely before cutting and eating. You can also let them sit in the fridge for a few hours which will develop the flavors even more. Store uneaten brownies in the fridge.
Notes
- 8 oz of applesauce refers to weight, not fluid ounces. The individual snack containers of applesauce are usually sold in 4 oz containers. I used 2 (4 oz) unsweetened applesauce snack containers. If you are using a jar of applesauce and don't have a scale, 8 oz of applesauce is approximately 3/4 cup + 2.5 tbsp.
- These brownies do not need frosting. I usually make them without it to keep them healthier.
- Optional chocolate frosting: If you want to use the frosting I made in the photos, you will need 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, 1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (dutch process does not work) or cacao powder, and 2 tbsp maple syrup. First mix the coconut oil and cocoa powder until smooth. Then stir in the syrup until incorporated and the frosting thickens.
- Estimated nutrition does not include optional frosting.
Serving: 1brownie, Calories: 135kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 38mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g, NET CARBS: 10
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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