Quaker's Not-So-Sinful Brownies

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 squares (1 oz each) unsweetened chocolate
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
4 egg whites or 2 eggs slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup quaker oats uncooked; (quick or old fashioned)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
1 tbsp powdered sugar

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Lightly spray bottom only of 13 x 9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.

In large saucepan, melt oil and chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

Stir in granulated sugar and applesauce until sugar is dissolved. Stir in egg whites and vanilla until completely blended.

Add combined oats, flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Spread evenly into prepared pan.

Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

Nutrition Information:
1 brownie Calories 120, Calories From Fat 36, Total Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 30mg, Total Carbohydrates 20g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 2g ~---

Source: Paul A. Meadows