Step 1

Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper so that the paper overhangs 2 opposite sides like handles. Lightly coat the paper with non-stick spray. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the applesauce, coffee, canola oil, and vanilla. Whisk until smoothly combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 4

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake the brownies for 15 minutes, until the edges are set, the center looks slightly under baked, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out without any wet batter clinging to it (a few moist crumbs are fine). Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool for at least 1 hour (these actually taste even better refrigerated overnight if you can stand the suspense). Lift onto a cutting board using the parchment handles. Slice and serve.