NO-GUILT BROWNIES

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Yes, you can watch your diet and enjoy treats, too! These healthy brownies are the perfect cure for a serious chocolate craving. -Rita Ross, Delta, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 16 brownies.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 large egg whites, room temperature
3/4 cup 1% cottage cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place the egg whites, cottage cheese and vanilla in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add chocolate; cover and process just until blended, about 15 seconds. Combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt; add to cottage cheese mixture. Cover and pulse until just moistened. , Spread into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges