Recipe: Ultimate Low-Fat Brownies

Abbie, this is not the exact recipe you are looking for, but it sounds good and is low-fat, so thought I would share.

Ultimate Low-Fat Brownies

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg plus 2 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds, preferably toasted

Preheat the oven to 325F. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

In a small bowl set over simmering water or in a double boiler, melt the chocolate with the water, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the applesauce until blended.

In a medium bowl, beat together the egg, egg whites, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer at high speed until thick, about 2 minutes. Beat in the chocolate mixture. Sift half of the flour and cocoa over the batter; stir with a spatula. Repeat with the remaining flour and cocoa. Stir in the almonds.

Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake in the middle of the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean and the top is dry when lightly pressed. Transfer the pan to a rack to let cool completely. Cut the brownies into 16 squares.