Applesauce Brownies are ultra-fudgy and double chocolate, made without oil, butter, or refined flours. No weird ingredients, just rich, satisfying flavor!
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How to Make Brownies That Don’t Taste “Healthy”!
I’m a huge brownie lover, and I’ve tried every version out there, healthy, not-so-healthy, even the ones with beans (yep, been there). The problem? Most of them don’t taste like real brownies. After testing batch after batch, I finally landed on this version. These brownies are soft, chocolatey, and just sweet enough. Honestly, they can give classic brownies a run for their money.
Funny enough, the first time I tested this recipe, my kids grabbed the whole pan before I could even take pictures. That’s when I knew I had something worth sharing!
Applesauce Brownies are rich, fudgy, and made with simple ingredients. No beans, no random hidden veggies, just a gooey, cake-like brownie with peanut butter-chocolate flavor that actually satisfies your sweet tooth.
Quick Tip
I also created a healthy brownie recipe without peanut butter for those who don’t love peanut butter.
Applesauce Brownie Ingredients
| Ingredient | Notes & Tips |
|---|---|
| Creamy peanut butter | Use smooth, not chunky. If natural, stir well so it’s not oily. |
| Honey | Helps sweeten the brownies. |
| Brown sugar | Not as much as most brownie recipes. Adjust as needed. |
| Unsweetened applesauce | Use one with no added ingredients. |
| Egg | Just one large egg needed. |
| Oat flour | See recipe notes for more details. |
| Cocoa powder | Use natural cocoa, not Dutch-process. |
| Baking soda, baking powder, salt | Make sure they’re fresh. |
| Dark chocolate chips | Use dark or your favorite kind. |
Quick Tip
Adjusting the brown sugar. Prefer sweeter applesauce brownies? Add more sugar. Okay with less? Use less. They’re great with 1/4 to 1/3 cup packed brown sugar.
Instead of white or whole wheat flour, these applesauce brownies use blended oats as flour. No need to buy oat flour—it takes seconds to make.
How to Make Oat Flour:
- Add old-fashioned or quick oats to a food processor or small blender.
- Blend until the oats look like flour.
- Stir to make sure no big pieces are left.
- Measure after blending, not before.
Quick Tip
Try more baked goods like Flourless Banana Muffins, Healthy Ice Cream, or Healthy Chocolate Cookies!
Applesauce Brownies Tips
- Line the pan with parchment, leaving extra hanging over the sides to easily lift out and cut the brownies.
- Check labels to make sure everything is gluten-free.
- Add some dark chocolate chips on top before baking so there’s chocolate in every bite!
Storage
Store leftover applesauce brownies in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container or bag for up to 3 months.
More Healthy Baked Goods:
Desserts
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Desserts
Applesauce Cake Recipe
Breakfast
Healthy Fruit Tart
