Weight Watchers Fudge Caramel Brownies & Pretzels are the best sweet-and-salty snack that will never destroy your points and will fulfill all your cravings. These fudgy, chocolate brownies are sandwiched with ooey-gooey caramel and sprinkled with salty pretzels on top, making it the best texture and flavor duo ever. Every bite provides you with a fudgy center, a touch of sea salt, and a nice crunch, without being too heavy to avoid your WW plan. Weight Watchers Fudge Caramel Brownies & Pretzels is the best thing to serve as a guilt-free treat when you are baking something special, sharing with others at a party, or simply rewarding yourself with something you deeply deserve.
STATS:
- Calories: 145 per brownie
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Serving size: 1 brownie
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Weight Watchers-Friendly
- Serving: 12 brownies
EQUIPMENT:
- Bowls for mixing
- Whisky
- An 8 × 8-inch baking pan
- Paper made with parchment
- Measurement spoons and cups
- A spatula
- The oven
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup applesauce without sugar
- Half a cup of sugar, light brown
- Half a cup of stevia blend/monk fruit sweetener
- One teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Two tablespoons of cocoa powder without sugar
- Half a cup of natural wheat flour
- Half a teaspoon of baking powder
- One-sixth teaspoon of salt
- Two teaspoons of sugar-free/semi-sweet micro chocolate chips
- Two tablespoons of caramel sauce without sugar
- One-third cup of crumbled tiny pretzels (low-fat or WW-friendly)
INGREDIENT NOTES:
Applesauce:
- Functions as a moistening base that is low in fat. Unsweetened will help to avoid additional sugar.
Sweeteners:
- Brown sugar substitute made by combining brown sugar with monk fruit provides sweetness that is less caloric. All monk fruit or Stevia can be used instead.
Cocoa Powder:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder will give it the deep, fudgy flavor.
Flour:
- It is enriched with fiber and the wholesomeness of whole wheat flour. All-purpose flour is also fine.
Caramel Sauce:
- Find a low-calorie or sugar-free caramel sauce, which is offered in WW-friendly brands.
Pretzels:
- Take low-fat or low-sodium pretzels. Lightly crushed to make a topping.
Mini Chocolate Chips:
- Not necessary, but it makes the dessert have melty pockets of chocolate goodness.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Use parchment roll or nonstick cooking spray to line an 8 x 8-inch pan.
- In a bowl, mix applesauce, brown sugar, monk fruit, & vanilla till smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, & salt.
- Mix till you just make a perfect mixture.
- Add a limited number of chocolate bits.
- Pour the paste into the pan and distribute it gently.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top.
- Swirl gently with a knife.
- Sprinkle crushed pretzels evenly over the batter.
- A toothpick inserted into wet breadcrumbs should come out after 23 to 25 minutes of baking.
- Cool your Fudge Caramel Brownies & Pretzels completely. Cut into 12 squares.
TIPS:
- Before slicing, let brownies cool completely without crumbling.
- To solidify leftovers, store them in the freezer.
- To improve the chocolate flavor, incorporate one tablespoon of instant coffee powder into the mixture.
- Make cleaner cuts using a plastic knife to prevent it from sticking.
- After baking, mix with a pinch of crumbly sea salt to intensify the salty-sweet contrast.
ALTERNATIVE METHODS:
USING AN AIR FRYER:
- As usual, prepare the batter.
- Line a 6-inch pan that is safe to use in an air fryer with paper.
- Add batter. Make a caramel swirl. Put pretzels in there.
- Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 16 to 18 minutes.
- Use a toothpick to check. Before slicing, let it cool.
USING A MICROWAVE:
- Each component should be blended in a microwave-safe mug.
- Top with a swirl of caramel. Put pretzels in there.
- On high, warm up for one to one-half minutes.
- Give it a minute to relax. Warm up and serve.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep for up to five days in the freezer in a sealed package. Brownies will remain moist and solid.
FREEZER:
- You can freeze individual brownies for an additional two months after wrapping them. After briefly warming in the oven. let it thaw at a comfortable temperature.
FAQs:
May I use a brownie mix?
- Sure, you can take a low-point WW-friendly brownie mix and proceed with similar topping directions.
What would happen, though, if I didn’t have caramel sauce?
- You may omit it or replace it with a little maple syrup to taste the difference in sweetness.
Is it feasible to eliminate gluten from them?
- Yes, just use a free of gluten mix in place of the flour, and make sure the pretzels are also made without gluten..
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 145
Carbs: 21 g
Iron: 0.9 mg
Total Carbs: 21 g
Vitamin A: 15 IU
Fiber: 2 g
Calcium: 18 mg
Protein: 2 g
Iron: 0.9 mg
Serving size: 1 brownie
Sodium: 105 mg
Serving: 12 brownies
Potassium: 120 mg