Low fat brownies

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour (self-rising)
5 egg whites
2 tbsp. apple sauce
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Mix sugar, egg whites, vegetable oil, and vanilla together. Add flour and cocoa and stir well. (If batter is too stiff add one or two tablespoons hot water.) Stir in nuts. Spread batter in a 13 x 9 inch baking pan and bake at 350 degrees until done (about 30 minutes). Cool and cut into squares.