Not-So-Bad-For-You Brownies

Yes, you read the title correctly. These brownies are surprisingly better for you than most other brownies. Here is the secret, you use applesauce instead of oil. Yes, it sounds a little weird, maybe even gross. Trust me, you won't regret it once you try it! You can't even taste the applesauce. The best part is that the brownies turn out more dense, and not like a cake. (That's how I love my brownies!) If you love brownies as much as I do, and they are sabotaging your diet then give this a try! The only problem I found is that I didn't use a leavening agent (baking soda or powder), next time I try it I will see what happens when I add that in, otherwise they turned out great!!

Ingredients

1 cup(s) (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 stick(s) (1⁄4 cup) unsalted butter, cut up

1 cup(s) packed light-brown sugar

1 cup(s) unsweetened applesauce

4 large egg whites

1 cup(s) white whole-wheat flour

1/4 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa

1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Melt together the chocolate chips and butter in a bowl in the microwave or in a small pan on the stove until smooth.
3. Beat in sugar, applesauce and eggs.
4. Stir in flour, cocoa, and salt until well blended.
5. Pour into a greased 13x9 pan.
6. Bake for about 20 minutes then cool on a wire rack.
7. Serve!