Ingredients

  • Oil for the pan
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup natural granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup rice milk or soymilk
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup vegan semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup chopped peanuts, optional

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Lightly oil a 9-inch square or round cake pan.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl and stir together.
  • Combine the applesauce, rice milk, and peanut butter in another bowl and whisk together until smooth.
  • Pour into the flour mixture and stir until fairly well blended, then whisk the mixture until smooth.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and optional peanuts.
  • Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden on top and a knife inserted into the center comes out with chocolate, but no batter.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature or just warm, then cut into squares or wedges to serve.
  • (based on 9 squares)
  • Calories: 220
  • Total Fat: 11g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sodium: 195mg