Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with vegetable cooking spray and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, and salt. Mix well. In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, egg, sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla.

Stir in flour mixture until just blended; do not overmix. Pour batter into prepared pan; sprinkle with walnuts.

3. Bake until just set and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

4. Place pan on a wire rack and cool for at least 15 minutes. Cut brownies into squares and place on a serving plate. VARIATION: For slightly chewier brownies, replace the 1/2 cup of cake flour with 7 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Sifting is not necessary. Proceed with the recipe as directed. Also, instead of walnuts, try sprinkling brownie batter with chopped pecans or almonds.

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