Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies

                                                                                              

  Nonstick canola oil cooking spray
3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1 T. unsweetened Dutch process cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 T. natural peanut butter, no sugar added
3 T tofu, firm
1 T.  applesauce
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 egg whites
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup chocolate chips

 


 


 
 

 
 

 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray (preferably canola oil spray).
  2. Stir together the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter, tofu, applesauce and sugar together. Add the egg whites and vanilla. Stir until combined.
  4. Add in the dry ingredients until completely mixed. Stir in chips.
  5. Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan.
  6. Bake for approximately 20 minutes.

Yield:: 12 servings

Exchange Breakdown:      1.5Bread,

Each serving provides:

Calories: 160

Protein: 4 g

Total fat: 2.5 g

Cholesterol: 0
 

©Louis Lanza, executive chef and co-owner of Josie’s Restaurant & Juice Bar and author of Totally Dairy-Free Cooking (William Morrow & Co., 2000). Visit us at www.josiesnyc.com.


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