Low-Calorie Dessert Recipes Low-Calorie Cookie Recipes Low-Calorie Bars Recipes Low-Calorie Brownie Recipes Double Chocolate Brownies 3.0 (1) 1 Review Applesauce is the secret ingredient that keeps these yummy chocolate brownies dense and chewy even without all the butter you would expect to find. We've used whole-wheat pastry flour for added fiber and nutrients and loaded the brownies with plenty of chocolate chips to keep them rich and satisfying. You won't even miss the 20 grams of fat we've lost in the makeover. By Patsy Jamieson Patsy Jamieson Patsy Jamieson is a culinary professional and published author with over three decades' experience in recipe publishing. She has a long history with EatingWell, where she has served as food editor, test kitchen director, food stylist and recipe editor. Prior to joining EatingWell, she was the test kitchen manager for Canadian Living. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 5, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 1 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 brownies Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Low Sodium Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour, (see Ingredient Note) ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon salt 4 large egg whites 3 large eggs 1 ⅓ cups packed light brown sugar ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, or pecans (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler over barely simmering water. (Alternatively, place in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on Medium, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.) Whisk flour, cocoa and salt in a medium bowl. Beat egg whites, eggs and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Add applesauce, oil and vanilla; beat until blended. (See Variation.) Add the chocolate-butter mixture; beat until blended. Add the flour mixture and mix just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Bake the brownies until the top springs back when touched lightly, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Cut into bars. Variation: For a mocha flavor, in Step 4 stir in 4 teaspoons instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Ingredient Note: Whole-wheat pastry flour, lower in protein than regular whole-wheat flour, has less gluten-forming potential, making it a better choice for tender baked goods. You can find it in the natural-foods section of large supermarkets and natural-foods stores. Store in the freezer. Easy cleanup: Dessert pans can be a headache to clean. Skip the soaking and scrubbing by lining your pan with parchment paper before you bake. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 148 Calories 7g Fat 21g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 148 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 15g Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 7g 8% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 26mg 9% Vitamin A 66IU 1% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Folate 6mcg 1% Sodium 48mg 2% Calcium 22mg 2% Iron 1mg 7% Magnesium 27mg 6% Potassium 106mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved