These low calorie brownies are perfect for when you want to serve up a decadent pudding or a mini sweet treat with an afternoon cup of tea.
In fact, they're one of our most popular low calorie desserts- a full on chocolate hit that won't ruin your diet. This recipe makes 12 portions. They're quite small and neat, but very rich, so you don't need much to feel like you've had a proper pud. Made with all sorts of calorie-saving ingredients: low-fat cream cheese, low calorie sweetener and wholemeal flour, as well as sultanas to add a delicious sweetness and texture. Each one is only a shade over 100 calories, so you really can indulge without worrying.
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- 300g (6oz) low-fat cream cheese
- 25g (1oz) low-cal sweetner
- 40g (1¾oz) cocoa powder, sifted
- 2tsp vanilla extract
- 3tbsp skimmed milk
- 75g (3oz) wholemeal flour
- 1tsp baking powder
- 75g (3oz) sultanas
- 50g (2oz) dark chocolate, roughly broken small pieces
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Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Line a 15cm (6in) square baking tin with parchment paper.
- Place the egg whites in a large bowl and whisk until they form soft peaks.
- In another bowl, combine the cream cheese with the sweetener.
- Add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract and milk to the cream cheese mix. Beat well until the mixture is smooth then fold in the whisked egg whites until evenly incorporated.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together over the mixture then fold in lightly, together with the sultanas and chocolate pieces.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 20-25 mins until springy to the touch. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly in the tin. Cut into squares and serve warm.
Top tip for making low calorie brownies
Store the leftover brownies in an airtight container for up to three days.
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