How do I make healthy brownies?

Healthy and brownies in the same sentence? Absolutely! Discover wholesome ingredient swaps and clever tricks to make guilt-free, yet still scrumptious, brownies that will please both your taste buds and your waistline.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make healthy brownies. Items include: Whole Wheat Flour Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Baking Powder Salt Ripe Mashed Bananas Unsweetened Applesauce Honey Vanilla Extract Dark Chocolate Chips Chopped Walnuts

Whole Wheat Flour 1 cup
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1/2 cup
Baking Powder 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Ripe Mashed Bananas 3
Unsweetened Applesauce 1/2 cup
Honey 1/4 cup
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
Dark Chocolate Chips 1/2 cup
Chopped Walnuts 1/2 cup

Take note
Be careful not to overmix the batter as it may result in dense brownies. Make sure to follow the specified oven temperature and baking time for the best results.

1

Gather Your Ingredients

Collect all the necessary ingredients before you begin. You will need: whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, ripe mashed bananas, unsweetened applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, dark chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts.

2

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.

3

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk them together to ensure even distribution.

4

Combine Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix together 3 ripe mashed bananas, 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 cup of honey, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.

5

Create Batter

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until all the ingredients are fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

6

Add Chocolate Chips and Walnuts

Fold in 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts into the brownie batter. This will add delicious bursts of flavor and a delightful crunch.

7

Bake the Brownies

Transfer the batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

8

Cool and Enjoy

Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice into squares and indulge in these scrumptious and healthy brownies.