Chocolate Applesauce Bars

Chocolate Applesauce Bliss Bars! These moist, cake-like treats are a healthier twist on traditional brownies, thanks to the addition of applesauce. Perfect for vegetarians, these American-style bars are free from eggs, wheat, and nuts, making them a great option for those with allergies.

With a flavor profile that balances sweetness and a hint of cinnamon, these bars are versatile enough to serve as a dessert or a snack. Packed with the goodness of applesauce, they offer a nutritious boost while satisfying your chocolate cravings.

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Get ready to bake and enjoy these Chocolate Applesauce Bliss Bars today!

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 48

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Overview

These Applesauce Brownies are a delicious and moist treat, perfect for those who enjoy a cake-like texture with a hint of chocolate. The addition of applesauce makes them a healthier alternative to traditional brownies while still satisfying your sweet tooth.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Wheat, Nuts

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 1.5 Cups white sugar
• 0.5 Cups margarine, melted
• 2 Whole eggs
• 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
• 1.5 Teaspoons salt
• 2 Cups applesauce
• 1 Teaspoon baking soda
• 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 Tablespoons white sugar
• 1 Cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 Cup walnuts, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together white sugar and margarine until smooth.
3. Add the eggs to the sugar mixture and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and flour.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture, alternating with the applesauce, and mix until well combined.
6. Pour the batter into a 10.5x15.5-inch jelly roll pan, spreading it evenly.
7. In a small bowl, combine white sugar, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts.
8. Sprinkle the chocolate chip and nut mixture evenly over the batter.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares and serving. Enjoy!