''Irresistible Eggless Chocolate Brownies at Home"

Ingredients:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 3/4 cup granulated sugar

- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

- 1/3 cup vegetable oil

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.

2. sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

3. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. If using chocolate chips, fold them into the batter.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

8. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Enjoy your delicious eggless chocolate brownies!