Best 7 Fudgy Applesauce Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavor of fudgy applesauce brownies, a delectable treat that combines the classic comfort of chocolate brownies with the wholesome goodness of applesauce. This culinary delight offers a moist, chewy texture, a symphony of flavors, and an aroma that will tantalize your senses. With the perfect balance of sweetness from the applesauce and the intense chocolate indulgence, these brownies promise an unforgettable experience that will satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful journey to create these fudgy applesauce brownies that will become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APPLESAUCE BROWNIES



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These moist, cinnamon-flavored brownies are quite easy to make. The recipe can also be doubled and baked in a jelly roll pan. My husband and I live on a farm in central Nebraska and have two grown daughters. -Bernice Pebley, Cozad, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 brownies.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup applesauce
TOPPING:
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in applesauce. Pour into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. , Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLESAUCE BROWNIES I



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Really delicious and moist brownies.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup margarine
2 eggs
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cups applesauce
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream 1 1/2 cups sugar and margarine. Add eggs. Sift cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and flour ingredients and add to sugar mixture, alternately with applesauce. Pour into 10-1/2 X 15-1/2 inch jelly roll pan.
  • Combine 2 tablespoon sugar, 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts. Sprinkle over batter. Bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 124.5 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

BLISSFUL APPLESAUCE BROWNIES



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Find a better-for-you treat in these Blissful Applesauce Brownies! These Healthy Living applesauce brownies are moist, chocolatey and delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Holiday & Special Occasion Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate, melted
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups sugar
8 egg whites
1 cup flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir in sugar and egg whites. Add flour and nuts; mix well. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 25 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift brownies from pan before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

GUILT-FREE FUDGY BROWNIES



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The only thing better than the taste is the fact that they are FAT FREE! They're a snap to make and the results are fantastic. I'm a health nut, always on a quest to create healthier treats, and these brownies taste as good, if not better, than the 'real thing.' Serve warm with fat-free frozen yogurt or top with fat-free whipped topping for a scrumptious chocolate dessert.

Provided by HealthNut

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
⅔ cup white sugar
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup fat-free milk
¼ cup applesauce
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 ⅔ cups hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment.
  • Stir flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder together in a bowl. Whisk milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl; pour into flour mixture and stir with a fork until just combined into a batter. Spread the batter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Whisk brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and hot water together in a bowl until the sugar and cocoa dissolve; pour over the batter in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 40 minutes; cool brownies slightly in pan before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 59.8 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: good-quality chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz good-quality chocolate, semi-sweet
12 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ¼ cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Chop the chocolate into chunks. Melt half of the chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, saving the other half for later.
  • In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer, then beat in the eggs and vanilla for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture becomes fluffy and light in color.
  • Whisk in the melted chocolate (make sure it's not too hot or else the eggs will cook), then sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold to incorporate the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix as this will cause the brownies to be more cake-like in texture.
  • Fold in the chocolate chunks, then transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on how fudgy you like your brownies, then cool completely.
  • Slice, then serve with a nice cold glass of milk!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 25 grams

FUDGY BROWNIE DESSERT



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"I came up with this recipe when searching for a low-fat dessert for my chocolate-loving family," recalls Karen Yoder from Bremerton, Washington. "My husband's and son's eyes light up whenever I serve these fudgy brownies topped with a fluffy mousse."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
BROWNIE CRUST:
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups baking cocoa
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cocoa. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg substitute; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Cover and refrigerate. , Meanwhile, for crust, in a large bowl, combine the applesauce, egg substitute, oil and vanilla. In another large bowl, combine the cocoa, sugar, flour and baking powder. gradually add to applesauce mixture just until blended. , Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat the chilled chocolate mixture until light. Fold in whipped topping; carefully spread over crust. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 8g fat, Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate, Fiber 7g protein.

FUDGY LOW-FAT BROWNIES



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

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.5, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 61.5, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 13.7, Protein 1.3

Tips for Baking the Best Fudgy Applesauce Brownies:

  • Use the Right Applesauce: Opt for unsweetened applesauce for a balanced flavor. For a tangier twist, try using tart applesauce.
  • Cocoa Powder Quality Matters: Select high-quality cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor.
  • Measure Ingredients Accurately: Precision is key when baking. Use measuring cups and spoons for accurate measurements.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in a tough texture. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Baking Time: Keep a close eye on the brownies during baking. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let Them Cool: Be patient and allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting and serving. This helps them set and develop their fudgy texture.

Conclusion:

These fudgy, moist applesauce brownies are a delightful treat that combines the goodness of applesauce with the richness of chocolate. By following the tips and using quality ingredients, you can create a dessert that is both indulgent and satisfying. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary journey together!

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