Healthier Best Brownies

Rich and fudgy, these brownies are a healthier version of the original: we've replaced some of the butter with applesauce, reduced the sugar, and used whole wheat flour.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 115 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup confectioners' sugar
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• ⅓ cup applesauce
• ⅓ cup white whole wheat flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat 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.