Although I cook a wide variety of food I am always on the look out for a healthier version of whatever I am making. I try to keep a happy balance, some weeks are easier than others! I came across this recipe from Jillian Michaels who is a lifestyle, workout professional. I had all the ingredients on hand so I thought I would gave it a try. I will say although she has this recipe titled as a brownie, for us it was definitely more of a cake! Both Jim and I did like these and it is a great alternative if you are looking to eat healthier. I think I enjoyed them the most, but Jim and Robby wanted to add some frosting to the top! You win some and lose some, I guess!
INGREDIENTS
2/3 cup of honey
1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder (I used special dark)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking Sosa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Microwave honey in a glass measuring cup for one minute. Whisk cocoa powder into warm honey and set aside. In a small bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking Sosa and salt. In a large bowl whisk together applesauce, oil, egg and vanilla.
Whisk the honey and cocoa mixture into the applesauce mixture. Add the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Pour into a 8 x 8 baking dish that had been sprayed with non-stick spray.
Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool before cutting.
Enjoy!
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