Saturday, February 5, 2011

YUMMY Almond FUDGE Brownies



I want to share a really nice dessert that you can prepare under an hour. I hope you like this treat.

Almond Fudge Brownies - 19g Carb, 1g Fiber

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, using an electric beater on medium speed, beat the butter, sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla. Slowly beat in the cocoa and flour. Pour the batter into the baking dish and top with the almonds.Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutritional Information

Serving size: 1 square
Yield: 16 squares

Nutrition: 108 calories (29 from fat), 19g Carb, 1g Fiber, 13g Protein, 3g Fat

Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat