Brownies II

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking
* Yield: 16 servings
== Ingredients ==
* ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
* ½ cup Dutch-process cocoa
* 2 tsp instant espresso powder
* ¼ tsp baking soda
* ¼ tsp salt
* 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
* 2 tbsp canola oil
* ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
* ¼ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
* ¼ cup granulated sugar
* 2 tbsp dark corn syrup
* 2 tsp vanilla extract
* 2 egg whites
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 325°F.
# Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
# In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
# In a heavy, medium saucepan, combine the bittersweet chocolate and the oil; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is completely melted, about 2 minutes.
# Remove from heat.
# Stir in the applesauce, sugars, corn syrup, and vanilla; beat until smooth, about 1 minute.
# Add the egg whites and continue beating until the sugar is dissolved, 1 minute more.
# Add the reserved flour mixture and stir gently until smooth, about 2 minutes.
# Spread evenly in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out nearly clean, with a few fudgy crumbs, about 15 – 20 minutes.
# Cool completely on a rack before cutting.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving (1 brownie):
* 92 Calories | 4g Total Fat | 0mg Cholesterol | 67mg Sodium | 16g Carbs | 2g Protein
* Diabetic exchanges: 1 carbohydrate | ½ fat
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