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Fudgy Low-Fat Brownies

Recipe #38432 | 45 min | 15 min prep | SERVES 16 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Derf

DH says these are wonderful! Very good served with Raspberry Orange Sauce, recipe in 'zaar. From Heart Healthy Cooking by Becel

Posted on: Aug 26, 2002

Ingredients

  • tablespoons becel margarine
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • cup granulated sugar (I use Splenda)
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Preheat oven to 350°F.
    2. 2
      Spray an 8 inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    3. 3
      Dust with cocoa, shaking out excess.
    4. 4
      In a small saucepan, melt margarine on low heat.
    5. 5
      Remove from heat and stir in cocoa, sugar, egg, applesauce and vanilla, beating until smooth.
    6. 6
      Gently stir in flour, baking soda and salt until well combined.
    7. 7
      Pour into prepared pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set.
    8. 8
      Cool completely and cut in 16 squares with hot wet knife.
    9. 9
      Store in the refrigerator.

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    Featured Reviews for This Recipe

    From: FoodieFanatic

    On Mar 13, 2008

    I liked the fact these were so low in fat. I don't feel so guilty about indulging! I did add walnuts, as I love lots of nuts in my brownies. Thanks Derf. Diane

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    From: SusieQusie

    On Mar 10, 2008

    Considering the low-sin factor, these chocolate treats are excellent! I subbed 3/4 cup of Splenda for the sugar and needed just a little more to get the sweetness I like. I may try adding ΒΌ cup Splenda brown sugar next time. Then I added 2 tsp instant coffee to help in disguising the Splenda aftertaste. Baked for 20 minutes, the brownies did not rise very much but were gooey and terrific warm from the oven. How do they taste cool? I am sure I will never know! Thanks for sharing a winner of a recipe!

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  • From: Meredith K.

    On Jun 29, 2003

    These are very good! I didn't have low-fat margarine, but I;m sure they're still relatively kow-fat. My only complaint is that they;re a bit gooey (hot knife is definitely the key to cutting them up!) — so next time I may try adding a bit more flour. I may also try cutting down a bit on the sugar — they're plenty sweet! The family liked them, and they didn't even know they're low fat!

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  • From: bevg

    On Sep 9, 2002

    This has a half cup of cocoa powder listed in the ingedients but doesn't say when to add it to the recipe. I combined it in with the flour, baking soda and salt and it turned out just wonderful. Great tasting brownies. Very delicious with the Raspberry Orange sauce.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (34g)

    Recipe makes 16 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    becel margarine

    Calories 79
    Calories from Fat 6 (8%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 0.7g 1%
    Saturated Fat 0.3g 1%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 13mg 4%
    Sodium 61mg 2%
    Potassium 58mg 1%
    Total Carbohydrate 18.3g 6%
    Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
    Sugars 12.6g
    Protein 1.3g 2%
    Vitamin A 18mcg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 0%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 2mg 4%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 6mg 0%
    Iron 0mg 2%

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