High-Protein Low-Carb Brownies

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup powdered milk
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/4 cups wheat germ
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 325u0b0F Oil 9X13 baking pan.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
3. Remove from heat and add apple sauce. Stir and add vanilla.
4. In a separate cup combine powdered and evaporated milk, and stir until lumps disappear. Add to apple sauce mixture.
5. Stir in cocoa, mixing thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients and pour into a baking pan.
6. Bake fro 25 minutes or until a knife inserted 1/3 way across comes out clean.
7. Cool and cut into pieces.
8. Serve with cream cheese, ice cream or with milk.
9. If you prefer a more cake-like brownie, add 1/2 teaspoon baking powder along with the salt.

butter, applesauce, vanilla, milk, powdered milk, cocoa powder, cups wheat germ, salt, almonds, chocolate chips

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/high-protein-low-carb-brownies-282600 (may not work)