Best Cakey Brownies (Cholesterol-Free & Delicious!)

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Blog/Best Cakey Brownies (Cholesterol-Free & Delicious!)

🍫 Who says you have to give up brownies to lower cholesterol?

A few weeks ago, I shared my recipe for fudgy, gooey brownies. But sometimes I want more of a cakey brownie. Well—if you feel the same then you're going to love these!

This new version is light, fluffy, chocolatey, and moussey… but still 100% cholesterol-free. It’s proof that dessert can feel indulgent without hurting your health goals.

🔎 What You're About To Discover:

Ingredients you might already have in your pantry.

Step-by-step instructions.

Pro tips and storage instructions.

🛒 Ingredients

(Makes 6 servings)

1 cup whole-wheat flour (any kind: white, golden, or regular)

1/2 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened

1/2 cup maple syrup

3/4 cup plant milk, unsweetened (I use oat)

1 tsp vanilla extract

🔥 Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, mix applesauce, maple syrup, plant milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Pour wet into dry, stir until just combined—do not overmix.

Spread evenly in the baking dish.

Bake 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).

Let it cool on the baking dish for 10-15 minutes and serve!

💡 Pro tips

For a deeper chocolate taste, add 1–2 tbsp extra cocoa powder and 1 tbsp more plant milk.

📦 Storage Tips

Fridge: Slice brownies in cubes and store them in a gallon-size ziploc (with a paper towel inside to absorb moisture) for up to 4-5 days.

Freezer: Freeze brownie cubes in ziploc bag for up to 3 months.

❤️ Do you have a brownie recipe you'd like to share?

Email it to hello@withoutstatins.com! I would love to check it out.

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