No Bake Applesauce “Brownies” – 3 ingredients, 5 minutes
These are softer, slightly more doughy and similar to a brownie batter with a more dense texture.
Naturally gluten-free, vegan and paleo, feel free to add a scoop of protein powder and some oat flour and you’ll have a recipe similar to these Apple Pie Protein Bars!
While these are virtually fat free, I did test one batch out with a tiny bit of peanut butter and it gave it a more rich texture, so I do recommend that (Or any nut butter of choice!).
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut flour sifted
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (I used a brand which had cinnamon added in)*
- 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar can sub for any granulated sweetener
- cinnamon
- 2 T – 1/4 cup nut butter of choice optional
- cinnamon/coconut palm sugar for dusting (optional)
Line a small baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
In a mixing bowl combine your coconut flour and coconut palm sugar and mix well.
Add your applesauce and nut butter (if using it) and mix until a very thick batter is formed.
Add your applesauce and nut butter (if using it) and mix until a very thick batter is formed.
Transfer the batter to the lined baking tray, top with the extra cinnamon sugar and refrigerate for an hour or so, until it has firmed up slightly. Cut into brownie-sized pieces and enjoy.
Notes
* Depending on the brand of coconut flour, you may need more applesauce. Keep adding more in until a thick batter is formed
– firm but still quite moist.Brownies are best kept refrigerated and can be frozen.
– firm but still quite moist.Brownies are best kept refrigerated and can be frozen.