Better Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Oil an 8x8 baking pan.
3. 3
   In a food processor, blend the oats for 2 to 3 minutes until powder-fine, pulsing occasionally.
4. 4
   Transfer the oat flour to a large bowl and add the cocoa, baking powder, and salt, and whisk together.
5. 5
   In the food processor, mix together the brown sugar, applesauce, and oil; add the almond milk and vanilla extract and pulse to blend.
6. 6
   Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until just blended.
7. 7
   Stir in the pecans and chips.
8. 8
   Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
9. 9
   Bake for 35 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the middle comes out clean.
10. 10
    Let cool completely.