WHOLE WHEAT & FLAX BROWNIES

Whole Wheat & Flax Brownies image

Provided by JelsMom

Time 55m

Yield 16 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup light margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup egg white, room temperature
2 tablespoons egg whites, room temperature
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
4 tablespoons flax seed meal (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
With electric mixer, cream together margarine, sugar & vanilla. Add egg whites, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
In med. bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder & salt.
Gradually fold flour mixture into sugar mixture, blending well. Do not overmix.
Stir in pecans & flax seed meal. Note: Flax seed meal adds a rich nutty flavor. If yo don't like nuts or aren't adding pecans, use only 2 T flax seed meal.
Spread batter into lightly greased 8x8" pan.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Test with toothpick for doneness.
Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.3, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 82.5, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 18.9, Protein 2.3