Healthy Low Calorie Brownies | So Fudgy & So Easy To Make

Name: Healthy Low Calorie Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 Cup (60g) white whole wheat flour; 1/4 Tsp Baking Powder; 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda; 1/4 Tsp Salt; 1/3 Cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder; Just less than 1/2 Cup (168g) of honey; 1/2 Cup (121g) unsweetened apple sauce; 2 Tbsps (28g) coconut oil; 1/2 Tsp vanilla extract; 1 Egg

Mar 7, 2022 The Diet Chef

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These low calorie brownies are super fudgy, super decadent, and full of chocolate deliciousness. And they're so good you won't believe these healthy brownies only have 80 calories each!

Three brownies stacked on top of one another on a black wire rack. The Brownie on the top has a bite out of the front right of it.

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THE BEST LOW CALORIE BROWNIES
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THE BEST LOW CALORIE BROWNIES

Brownies are one of the most classic desserts you can make, and they are delicious any time of year.

But unfortunately, brownies aren't the healthiest thing you can eat, and they tend to be high in calories and sugar.

Brownies cut into 9 pieces, and set on a drying rack. There are pink flower pedals, a white cup with melted chocolate in it, and a white and red napkin next to the brownies.

Don't you just wish you could enjoy brownies in a guilt-free and healthy way?

Well, with this recipe, you can!

These low calorie healthy brownies are just as rich, fudgy, and sweet as "regular" brownies, but without all the calories, sugar, and dairy! Yep, these are dairy free brownies too.

And, honestly, when you taste 'em, you'd never know that each one has under 80 calories.

Three rows of three brownies on a wire rack on a gray counter. The top right Brownie is being pulled away from the rest of them with a spatula.

Plus, not only is the taste legit, but the texture is too - they're dense, chewy, and have a perfectly crispy edge.

Also, this low calorie brownie recipe is not only super easy to make, but it uses simple ingredients too!

So, with all that said, let's jump into the details.

A brownie turned on its side, and it's set next to other brownies.

INGREDIENTS

As I just mentioned, this recipe uses simple, natural ingredients.

And I can almost guarantee you have everything you need to make them in your kitchen already.

A small white bowl of baking powder, an oval bowl of chocolate chips, a small white leaf bowl with vanilla extract, a small white bowl filled with applesauce, a small bowl filled with an egg, and a medium bowl filled with honey. Everything is on a gray counter.

Here's what you'll need:

½ Cup (60g) white whole wheat flour
¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
¼ teaspoon Salt
⅓ Cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Just less than ½ Cup (168g) of honey
½ Cup (121g) unsweetened apple sauce
2 Tbsps (28g) coconut oil, melted
½ Tsp vanilla extract
1 Egg
½ cup sugar free chocolate chips

Pretty common stuff, right?!

By the way, if you have some extra ingredients laying around after making these healthy brownies, you can put them to good use by making this 1-minute low calorie mug cake, these healthy chocolate chip cookies, these protein brownies, or this healthy hot chocolate recipe.

HOW TO MAKE BROWNIES LOW CALORIE & HEALTHY

The process of making these low calorie brownies is super simple.

And if you've ever made brownies before, this recipe will be a breeze. Honestly, it's almost as easy as making storebought boxed brownies. And that's not an exaggeration.

So gather your ingredients, and let's get baking!

STEP 1: MIXING THE INGREDIENTS

A four-way split picture: the top left picture is a small bowl with cocoa powder, applesauce, and an egg. The top right picture is a white bowl of dry ingredients for brownies. The bottom left picture is a white bowl with dry and wet ingredients for brownies. The bottom right picture is a white bowl with brownie batter.

First things first, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180°C) and take out an 8x8 inch baking tray.

Next, add the honey to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it for about 30-45 seconds until it becomes liquidy.

Then add the cocoa powder to the bowl of honey, mix them until combined, and set the bowl aside.

After that, take out a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and give the ingredients a whisk to combine.

A baking tray filled with brownie batter with chocolate chips on top. The tray is on a gray counter.

Then, add the apple sauce, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, egg to the bowl of honey-cocoa mixture and mix everything until smooth and combined.

Finally, pour the wet ingredient mixture into the large bowl of dry ingredients, mix them until a smooth batter forms, and then mix in the chocolate chips.

STEP 2: BAKING

A Brownie is picked up by a serving spatula over a black wire rack.

By now, the oven should be heated and ready to go.

First, coat the 8x8 baking tray with baking spray and pour your brownie batter into the tray.

2 brownies stacked on top of one another and set next to other brownies.

Then bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the brownies.

Let them cool in the tray for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

STORING THE BROWNIES

This recipe will make 16 healthy brownies - of course, if you want to make them bigger and make 9 out of them you can do that too.

Fair warning though, if your family is around after you bake these, they might be all gone!

If you have some leftovers, you can store your brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

And if you want to keep them for longer, you can freeze them for up to 3 months!

WRAPPING IT ALL UP

A stack of three brownies on a wire rack. The top Brownie has a bite out of the front right corner of it.

Low calorie brownies don't get any better than these! They are incredibly rich, decadent, fudgy, and just have the best brownie texture.

Make them for an after-dinner treat, holiday dessert, or a party. Everyone is sure to love them, and no one will be able to tell that they are healthy brownies with just 80 calories each.

Well, I hope you enjoy this low calorie brownie recipe as much as I do. If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know what you think!Oh, by the way, if you want to enjoy these brownies with a glass of wine - I know it sounds like a weird combination, but it's delish - I put together a list of the best low calorie wines you can buy right now. So, check that out if ya love some vino.

Other Healthy Recipes To Try

If you liked today's healthy fudge brownie recipe, I have a ton of other chocolatey recipes on the blog that you might like to try as well!

A few of my favorites are:

Oh, and this list of the best fruits for weight loss might also be something you might want to check out next too!