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Healthy Brownies with Dark Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Author: Nikki

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil liquid
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp . vanilla
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • For the Dark Chocolate Fudge Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 3 T milk
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 8X8 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together coconut oil, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla. Add the applesauce and yogurt and combine well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine oat flour and baking soda. Note: you can purchase oat flour or make your own by placing oats in a blender and processing until they resemble flour.
  • Add oat flour to the sugar/cocoa mixture and stir well. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-32 minutes (batter will be thick.) Remove from oven and let cool.
  • For the frosting, melt chocolate chips in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Remove and stir until completely melted and smooth. Add milk and stir well. Whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth. If frosting is too thick, add more milk 1/2 tablespoon at a time.

Notes

Adapted slightly from The Best Healthier Brownies by Chelsea's Messy Apron