• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9X13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Spinach puree:

• Mix spinach with water and microwave for 2 minutes. Then blend in food processor until smooth. Drain off excess water.
• In a medium bowl stir together flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
• Melt chocolate in a double boiler OR in microwave at 50% power for about 1 minute and 30 seconds or until chocolate is melted. * I prefer to use the microwave, as it's faster
• Add the spinach puree, applesauce, oil and vanilla and whisk until creamy.
• Whisk in egg whites, then brown sugar.  Then add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until blended. Add melted chocolate and stir until completely incorporated.
• Pour the batter in a prepared pan (9X13) and bake for 35-40  minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.  Cool completely. * These brownies must be cooled completely before serving to avoid tasting the spinach.

Garnish (optional):

• You can sprinkle a little unsweetened coconut on these brownies for a bit of contrast.