Apple Brownies Recipe
Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a sweet and tart apple twist ; moist, homemade, and perfect for fall.
Print Pin Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: $6 (depending on apple/chocolate prices)
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- 1 Whisk & wooden spoon
- 1 8×8-inch baking pan
- 1 Parchment paper
- 1 Knife & Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Components
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Additional Elements
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional
- 2 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Dice apples and toss with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, oil, melted butter, and vanilla together.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in another bowl.
- Fold dry mixture into wet ingredients. Stir in diced apples and chocolate chips if using.
- Bake brownies for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool in pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.5mg