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Gluten Free Applesauce Brownies

November 10, 2017 By Katie Moseman 2 Comments

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Gluten free applesauce brownies are better-for-you brownies that swap applesauce for butter. They are completely gluten free and totally delicious!

This recipe was sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill.  All opinions are my own.

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Gluten Free Applesauce Brownies

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.  Or so they tell me.  It’s also that time when dietary restrictions become more noticeable.  Those who have dietary restrictions have to be cautious when enjoying trays of holiday goodies, and those who make the trays of holiday goodies have to be mindful of what goes into the them.

It can get complicated, to say the least.  That’s why it’s nice to have a few go-to recipes you can turn to when you need a suitable treat.  These gluten free applesauce brownies hit the mark for several kinds of dietary restrictions.  They’re gluten free and they’re dairy free as well.

Gluten free chocolate brownies in a stack with crumbs

Thanks to Bob’s Red Mill, there are so many gluten free flour options available.  For this recipe, I use Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour.  It’s a genius combination of several gluten free flours.  This blended flour performs well in cookies, cakes, pancakes, muffins, and (of course) brownies.

Gluten free flour next to brownies

With just a few simple ingredients, and easy-to-follow instructions, this gluten free applesauce brownies recipe requires no special expertise or baking experience.

Closeup of two gluten free chocolate brownies

All you have to do is combine the ingredients as directed and stir.

Once they’re finished cooking, let them rest on a rack.  I prefer to rest them overnight to give the flavors time to develop, and I highly recommend that you do the same.  The longer they rest, the more the apple flavor dissipates and the chocolate flavor comes to the fore.

Gluten free applesauce brownies cooling on a wire rack in parchment paper

Once they’re completely cool, go ahead and cover them while they rest to keep them from drying out.

Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 flour next to a stack of chocolate brownies

Be sure to shop for all your gluten free baking supplies at Bob’s Red Mill!

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Gluten Free Applesauce Brownies

Gluten free applesauce brownies are better-for-you brownies that swap applesauce for butter. They are completely gluten free and totally delicious!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 9 brownies
Calories 151 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour Bob's Red Mill
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.  Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.  

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and the cocoa. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and the yolk.

  3. Add the vanilla, sugar, salt, and applesauce to the large mixing bowl with the beaten eggs, and whisk until well combined.  Add the flour/cocoa mixture to the large mixing bowl and whisk until well combined and slightly glossy.

  4. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with moist crumbs attached, but not runny batter.  (If the toothpick is completely clear, they're overdone.)

  5. Cool in the pan on a rack until completely cool, then cover tightly and let sit overnight.  The flavor is best the next day, although the brownies can be eaten right away if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Applesauce Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 58mg19%
Sodium 146mg6%
Potassium 132mg4%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 80IU2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Bob's Red Mill gluten free flour bag

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  1. Mallory

    November 10, 2017 at 9:39 am

    5 stars
    Is it OK to use regular applesauce instead of unsweetened?

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    • Katie Moseman

      November 10, 2017 at 9:40 am

      Yes, that should work fine. It might be very slightly sweeter, but not enough to make a huge difference.

      Reply

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