Chocolate Mousse Bars
Submitted by Faith77
Fudgy, low-fat chocolate mousse bars made with applesauce and yogurt instead of butter. Dense, rich, and guilt-free with just 1 tablespoon of oil.
YIELD
16 servingsPREP
30 minCOOK
35 minREADY
70 minHere’s the thing about these bars: they taste indulgent but they’re sneaky healthy. Applesauce and nonfat yogurt replace most of the fat, while whipped egg whites give the batter an airy, mousse-like lift.
Only one tablespoon of canola oil goes into the whole batch. That’s it. The rest of the richness comes from unsweetened chocolate and cocoa powder working double duty.
They’re meant to be underbaked on purpose. The toothpick should come out with batter on it, not clean. That’s what gives them that dense, fudgy, mousse-like center once they chill.
Kitchen Tips
- Don’t overbake! These should feel firm on top but still look slightly underdone in the center; they set up as they chill
- Beat the egg whites with sugar until really fluffy before adding the wet ingredients; this is where all the lift comes from
- Serve them cold straight from the fridge for the best mousse-like texture
- Use unsweetened applesauce so you can control the sweetness
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Spray 9 x 9 inch baking pan with oil and wipe off excess, or use nonstick pan.
Sift together flour and cocoa powder.
Set aside.
Melt chocolate in double boiler. When melted, turn off heat and add oil.
Mix until combined. Cool slightly.
Beat egg whites on high with sugar until very fluffy.
Add applesauce, yogurt, vanilla extract, melted chocolate, and dry ingredients.
Lower speed and continue beating until well incorporated.
Pour mixture into baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
The center of the mixture will feel firm and not liquidy when touched lightly.
A toothpick inserted will come out covered with batter, not clean.
Cool and serve chilled. Cut into bars.
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