Fat Free Fudge Brownies

[animal_g]

since I needed motivation to go to the gym, I did what any logical lady of science would do and made brownies! I halved the recipe and poured the batter into a greased muffin pan to make "brownie bites". I thought these could have been sweeter but I used unsweetened applesauce so that might have been the reason. These were good, esp. for a fat free recipe although I added vegan dark chocolate chips to the batter for a nutritional boost  The inside consistency was kind of ... 'applesaucy' I guess. They still tasted really good,and are even better the next day as they are not so applesaucy in texture...I had 2 this morning for a power breakfast ...thanks brooke for the recipe, you ARE the best

[brookeisthebest]

you are so welcome! im so glad you enjoyed them! i love making them when i a need a quick chocolate craving fix (and no remorse if i eat the whole pan in one day)   

but definitely try chilling them overnight. the consistency becomes more "fudgy" which i love.

[animalluver54375]

i was wondering can you use pastry flour in this recipe?

[becka3]

These are some super yummy brownies and the first vegan ones I've made.  I used vanilla soy milk instead of water for extra flavor. I can't stay away from them!

[animalluver54375]

i haven't tried them but i was wondering if they taste like applesauce at all cause i made desserts with applesauce and it taste like apples

[brookeisthebest]

animalluver54375, i have not tried pastry flour but you can definitely substitute and add whole hweat pastry flour for a more nutritional brownie. also they do not have an applesauce aftertaste. the chocolate from the cocoa and sugar are more overpowering and the end result is fudgy!

[colombianita]

These are sinful!! I made a batch for my family and I'm afraid I've eaten most of them. I did use both whole-wheat flour and a bit all-purpose, added in in nuts and choc. chips too. It was a lot of batter for a 9x9" so I made cupcakes w/ cranberries and PB too. mm...can't wait to make it again

[Allychristine]

You know, these live up to their name! They are not exactly brownies, but they are fudgy...and work well for when you want something chocolatey. I can taste the applesauce a bit, but that's not really a bad thing. I think it really depends what applesauce you are using; mine is JUST apples...so it's appley! I didn't add anything to mine (chocolate chips are always nice), and used whole wheat pastry flour. This is a good fat free treat! 

[jsharshar]

This recipe is in the oven right now(:
They smell amazing and the batter tasted pretty good ! I added in some chocolate protein powder and egg replacer for extra protein, also fresh raspberries which needed to be used up and a teeny bit of rasperry extract. Not to mention some 'sour cream' so maybe they'll be a bit denser. To lessen the calories a bit too, I replaced sugar with splenda. These sound amazing, thanks for the recipe!

[schmoopy]

This is more cake-like, but still really good.  I added a little cinnamon to mine and I also used whole wheat flour, which might have altered the texture a little.  But they are still very good, especially for being low fat.  My 4 yr old daughter gives them a thumbs up too!

[odveg]

I really liked these.  They turned out a very nice consistency throughout, no doughy middles.  They did taste mildly applesauce-y but I only used 1.5 cups of sugar so that may have been the cause, and anyhow I didn't care because I like that flavor!
Thanks for this easy recipe for my favorite food!

[TofuttiCutie]

I started making these and then realized that the two jars of applesauce I had were moldy, so I subbed Bob's Red Mill egg replacer, enough for two eggs.  They came out great!  Really delicious.  I would definitely make these again.  Yummy!

[wannbehome]

My kids LOVE this recipe.  Definitely let cool and eat the next day.

[LolaGranola]

These are very moist and really, really good! It's nice to indulge in a recipe that isn't drowned in oil!
One Note: I've made them with both carob/cocoa powder and whole wheat/white flour. Either way, it comes out a little different yet just as tasty!