Healthy Sourdough Discard Applesauce Protein Brownies 🍫🤎🍎

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If you’re looking for a brownie recipe that satisfies your chocolate cravings without derailing your healthy lifestyle, these high-protein chocolate sourdough discard brownies made with applesauce are the answer. Made with wholesome ingredients, including sourdough discard, they’re naturally sweetened with honey and packed with a touch of protein from chocolate protein powder. The result? Decadent, fudgy brownies that are indulgent yet guilt-free. For an added treat, toss in some chopped dark chocolate chunks for extra richness. Let’s dive into the recipe!

Author: The Honey Buckle

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Information (per brownie, makes 10 brownies): Calories: 90, Protein: 4.5g, Carbs: 15.4g, Fat: 1.2g

Ingredients:

Wet Ingredients:

• ½ cup (120g) sourdough discard

• ⅓ cup (80g) unsweetened applesauce

• ⅓ cup (75g) honey

• 1 tbsp (15g) vanilla extract

• 1 large egg (50g)

Dry Ingredients:

• ⅓ cup (40g) cocoa powder

• 45g (1½ scoops) vegan chocolate protein powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• Optional: ½ cup (80g) chopped dark chocolate
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring the edges hang over the sides for easy removal later.

2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined. Add the egg and whisk again until incorporated.

3. Combine the Dry Ingredients:   In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, protein powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture.

4. Add Optional Chocolate Chunks:   If desired, fold in ½ cup of chopped dark chocolate for an extra chocolatey boost. Save a few pieces to sprinkle on top of the batter for a decadent finish.

5. Transfer to Baking Dish:   Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chunks on top, if using.

6. Bake:   Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to ensure the brownies stay fudgy.

7. Cool and Serve:   Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Slice into 10 squares for average size brownies. Enjoy!

Tips & Notes for Healthy Sourdough Discard Applesauce Protein Brownies:

• These brownies are rich and fudgy but have a subtle tang from the sourdough discard that adds complexity to the flavor.

• Use high-quality dark chocolate if adding chunks—it makes all the difference!

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze them for a longer shelf life.