Marbleized Brownies
(makes 16)

1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 tablespoons Marsala or Sciabica's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup chunky applesauce or banana mashed
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1 cup flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup pecans, walnuts or Brazil nuts chopped (if desired)
1 teaspoon baking soda

In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, oil, vanilla and applesauce/banana.
In a second bowl sift together flour, cocoa, salt, sugar and baking soda.
Add to first mixture, stir until blended. Add chips and nuts.

Pour into greased 8 inch square baking pan.

Marbleizing Mixture:
1/3 ricotta cheese, low fat
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon flour

In a small bowl combine all above ingredients.

Place spoonfuls of marbleizing mixture over brownie batter. Swirl with knife to marbleize.

Bake at 350 degrees 25 to 35 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean when inserted in center.