Applesauce Brownies

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a stack of fudgy moist applesauce brownies

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These applesauce brownies are easy, healthy, vegan brownies made with just 3 ingredients. They are ultra moist and fudgy, using simple pantry staples that deliver the best flourless, gluten-free brownies in less than 30 minutes.

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Prep Time10

Cook Time25

cool down15

Total Time50

Servings: squares

Calories: 140.9kcal

Author: Carine Claudepierre

Ingredients

1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce (note 1)
½ cup Peanut Butter (Unsalted) (note 2)
½ cup + 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (note 3)

Optional (highly recommended for sweetness)

½ cup Semi-Sweet Vegan Chocolate Chips (note 4)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 6-inch (or 8-inch) brownie pan with parchment paper and grease it with cooking oil. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir applesauce, peanut butter, and cocoa powder using a silicone spatula until the batter is moist, thick, and consistent.
Taste the batter; if it is too bitter, stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used 55% cocoa vegan chocolate chips).
Pour the batter into the prepared brownie pan and spread evenly. If you like, sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top.
Bake the brownies on the center rack of the oven for 25-35 minutes at 350°F (180°C), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a little sticky crumb on it. If they are too wet, keep baking. If desired, you can foil the pan.
Let the brownies cool down in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack and cool completely before slicing. An hour is the best as less than that leaves the brownies fragile when cut. If it is too fragile, pop the brownies in the fridge to firm them up.

Notes

Note 1: Make your own applesauce or use a store-bought version.

Note 2: Almond butter or sunflower seed butter works as well.

Note 3: You can use sweetened cocoa powder to boost the sweetness of the brownies if you are using apples that aren't too sweet or unsweetened applesauce.

Note 4: or chopped walnuts.

Storage: Store the brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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