Sugar Free Brownies
Delicious and healthy brownies made without refined sugar, featuring rich cocoa and natural sweetness from apples.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic-friendly, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 apples (cored and peeled)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (50 g) cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder (optional but recommended)
- 2 to 3 tbsp maple syrup (for sweeter brownies)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅙ tsp salt
- chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 7×7 inch brownie pan with parchment paper.
- Cut the apples into chunks, then add to a blender with eggs, cocoa powder, and optionally baking powder. Blend on high until smooth and free of lumps.
- Optionally, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of maple syrup for sweeter brownies.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the hot oven for 20 to 27 minutes, or until the center is no longer raw. Let cool completely at room temperature before slicing.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs or applesauce. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sugar free, brownies, healthy dessert, guilt-free baking
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