Not-so-sinful brownies

24 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupApplesauce
3ouncesUnsweetened chocolate
cupGranulated sugar
½cupApplesauce
4Egg whites; lightly beaten
1teaspoonVanilla
1cupQuick or old fashioned oats; uncooked
1cupAll purpose flour
1teaspoonBaking powder
¼teaspoonSalt; optional
Powdered sugar; optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. Spray bottom of 13x9 inch baking pan with nonstick vegetable cooking spray.

In large saucepan, combine applesauce and chocolate. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Add sugar and applesauce; mix well. Stir in egg whites and vanilla; mix well. Add combined oats, baking powder and salt; mix well.

Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 22-25 minutes or until center is set and eges pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Cut into 24 bars. Store loosely covered. Makes 24 servings.

Recipe by: Low Fat * No Fat Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #684 by L979@... on Jul 21, 1997