Scrumptious Apple Sauce Brownies - low fat

by Deb
(Wisconsin)

These apple sauce brownies are absolutely delicious and low in fat - you'd never be able to tell! No butter or oil involved! Plus, the apples make them very healthy.

Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Shortening
1 1/2 Sugar (can use sugar substitute like Splenda instead)
2 Cups Flour (try whole wheat pastry flour)
2 Cups Apple sauce (naturally sweetened or unsweetened is best)
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 Tablespoons Cocoa
2 eggs (can use 4 egg whites to reduce fat even more)

Directions:
Pre Heat oven at 350F. Beat sugar and shortening until fluffy, then mix in remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into greased 9 X 13 inch pan. Bake at 350F for about 35 minutes. Let cool, then enjoy!

For an extra delight, you can sprinkle chocolate chips or powdered sugar on top, once brownies are finished baking. Another option is to add nuts to the brownie batter for a delicious and nutty flair!

I hope you enjoy these special brownies as much as my family and I do!