Description
Indulge guilt-free in these fudgy, rich brownies that satisfy your sweet cravings without compromising your health. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour and natural sweeteners, these treats are sure to impress everyone from kids to adult guests. Perfect for movie nights or as an afternoon snack, you’ll love how easy they are to prepare!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add maple syrup and applesauce; mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, try using ripe bananas in place of applesauce. Customize by adding nuts or swapping almond flour for regular flour if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days or freeze for longer storage.