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Ingredients
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- ½ cup (118ml) vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ½ cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces (113g) unsweetened applesauce, (about ½ cup)
- 2 ounces (57g) unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (186g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, (vegan ones, to keep it vegan)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9” pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Combine the vegetable oil and sugar in a bowl. Stir in the vanilla, cocoa powder, and applesauce.
- Add the melted chocolate and salt to the mixture and stir until smooth. Gradually incorporate the flour and then add the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool before cutting.
- For an added touch, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top before serving.
Notes
Make sure to use vegan chocolate chips for a fully plant-based dessert.
These brownies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
For extra fudginess, avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg