Carob Brownies

Photo: flickr user moria

Ingredients

cup unsweetened applesauce

cup honey

1 egg

1 egg white

1 teaspoon vanilla

cup carob powder or cocoa

cup unbleached flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, beat together the applesauce, honey, egg, egg white, and vanilla.

In a small bowl, combine the carob, flour, and baking powder. Add to the applesauce mixture. Stir in the nuts. Pour the mixture into an oiled 8- by 8-inch baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Cut into squares.

This recipe yields 12 servings.

Serving size: 1 brownie.

Comments: Perfect to make on a rainy day. So easy, we don't know who will make them more you or your kids!