Flourless Sugar-Free Apple Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients

For the Base

• 4 medium sweet apples (like Fuji or Honeycrisp) (approximately 600g/21 oz)
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 4 tablespoons (40g/1.4 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder

Optional Addition

• 50g (1.8 oz) sugar-free dark chocolate, chopped

Instructions

1. Preparation Phase

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F)
• Line a 20x20cm (8×8 inch) baking pan with parchment paper
• Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature

1. Apple Preparation

• Wash the apples thoroughly
• Remove cores and seeds using an apple corer or knife
• Peel the apples completely
• Cut into medium-sized chunks for easier blending

1. Creating the Batter

• Place apple chunks in a high-powered blender
• Blend until smooth and no chunks remain
• Add eggs, cocoa powder, and coconut oil
• Blend again until completely combined
• Add baking powder and pulse briefly to incorporate

1. Optional Chocolate Addition

• If using sugar-free dark chocolate, fold it gently into the batter
• Don’t overmix to maintain chocolate chunk integrity

1. Baking Process

• Pour batter into the prepared baking pan
• Smooth the top with a spatula
• Bake for 40 minutes at 180°C (356°F)
• Test with a toothpick – it should come out mostly clean
• Let cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing

Nutritional Information

(Per serving, recipe makes 12 servings)

• Calories: 95
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fiber: 2.5g
• Natural Sugars: 11g
• Fat: 4g
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes

Pro Tips and Tricks

• Choose very ripe apples for maximum natural sweetness
• Room temperature eggs create a better emulsion and smoother texture
• Don’t overbake – slightly underbaked is better than overbaked
• Allow brownies to cool completely for best texture and easier cutting
• Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor

Variations and Substitutions

• Replace coconut oil with melted butter for a richer taste
• Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for enhanced flavor
• Include 1/2 cup chopped nuts for extra texture
• Experiment with different apple varieties
• Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon for an apple pie brownie fusion