Makes 16 servings

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375°
• Combine oil, applesauce and cocoa;
• Add sugar and stir until dissolved;
• Add eggs and vanilla;
• Mix dry ingredients together and stir into the mixture;
• Pour batter into a greased and floured 9-inch square pan;
• Sprinkle on nuts (optional);
• Bake about 20 to 30 minutes or until top is set but edges are not dried out;
• Cut into 16 or 24 squares.

Calories: 165
Protein: 3 grams
Sodium: 84 mg
Fat: 7 grams
Carbohydrates: 27 grams
Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fat; 1 Fruit