Making Brownies with Applesauce All you need is a box mix of brownies, applesauce, and two eggs. Making brownies with applesauce? Does it work? I recently learned that applesauce is a replacement for oil, so I decided to put it to the test on a box mix of brownies without using any oil.
Whisk together egg whites, egg, sugar, applesauce, and vanilla. Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Mix until blended, but DON'T overmix. Pour into greased 8 inch pan. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. “This is a recipe that is lower in fat than most brownie recipes yet still tastes VERY good.
These low carb brownies are just like the ones my mom used to make (with the help of Pillsbury or Betty Crocker). They are the most like a classic box mix brownie. This gluten free keto brownie recipe is SO easy. They are great warm, in between cakey and fudgy, and rich with chocolate.
Just by using half a cup of unsweetened applesauce (70 calories), instead of half a cup of olive oil (960 calories), the total mix is cut back by 890 calories. This recipe is perfect for someone who is being conscious of their diet or calorie intake, but still wants to enjoy a cake-like brownie treat.