Chewy Gooey Low Fat Vegan Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons non-hydrogenated vegan margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie filling
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

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   2. In a medium bowl sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

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   3. Microwave the margarine* in a small bowl until melted. Let cool .

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   4. Mix margarine and sugar in a large bowl.

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   5. Add applesauce and mix.

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   6. Beat in the vanilla extract and pumpkin.

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   7. Add flour mixture to the large bowl and mix. Stir in chocolate chips if using.

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   8. Grease a 8X8 pan with cooking spray and pour in batter.

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   9. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean.

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    *I like to use Smart Balance Light for my margarine.

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    ** For mint brownies add 1/2 -1 tsp of peppermint extract.