Low Fat Low Sugar Chocolate Apple Snack Cake

Applesauce is used as a substitute for oil or butter in this recipe, making it lower in fat and calories while still maintaining a moist texture.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Low Fat Low Sugar Chocolate Apple Snack Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Healthy Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 medium Apples
• 1.5 cup Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, honey, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and applesauce until well combined.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped apples, chocolate chips, and walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer to a wire rack and let it cool completely before serving.
10. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.