Almond Fudge Brownies

     2 tablespoons butter, softened
     1 cup sugar
     1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
     1 egg
     2 teaspoons vanilla extract
     1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
     3/4 cup all-purpose flour
     1/4 cup sliced almonds

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

    2. In a medium bowl, using an electric beater on medium speed, beat the butter, sugar, applesauce,
        egg, and vanilla. Slowly beat in the cocoa and flour. Pour the batter into the baking dish and top
        with the almonds.

3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool completely before cutting.

Nutritional Information:

      Serving Size: 1 square
      Yield: 16 squares
      Nutrition: 108 calories (29 from fat), 19g Carb, 1g Fiber, 13g Protein, 3g Fat
      Exchanges: 1-1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat