Fudgy Vegan Brownies (Applesauce Brownies)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (118ml) vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 ounces (113g) unsweetened applesauce (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 ounces (57g) unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups (186g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (Vegan ones, to keep it vegan)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9” pan with foil, then spray with cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the vegetable oil and granulated sugar.

3. 3

   Stir in the vanilla, unsweetened cocoa powder, and unsweetened applesauce until well combined.

4. 4

   Add the melted unsweetened chocolate and salt, stirring until the mixture is smooth.

5. 5

   Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until incorporated, then fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Pour the brownie mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 28 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

7. 7

   For a lovely presentation, dust the top with powdered sugar.