Almost “Fudge” Brownies

Almost “Fudge” Brownies

            Don’t let the name fool you __there’s nothing “almost “, taste wise, about these brownies . They’re amazingly easy to prepare , and they can be “doctored” with little additions to personalize them for a special occasion.

Serves 8 (2 each)

1/3 cup reduced- calories margarine

2 tablespoon fat-free sour cream

1 cup SPLENDA Granular

2 eggs, or equivalent in egg substitute

2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

 ¾ cup cake flour

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees . Spray an 8-by-8-inch cake pan with butter- flavoured cooking spray. In a large bowl, cream  margarine, sour cream, and SPLENDA using a sturdy spoon. Stir in eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Add cocoa and flour. Mix gently just to combine. Carefully spread batter into prepared pan. Bake  for 14 to 16 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack and let set for atleast 10 minutes. Cut into 16 bars.

Each serving equals

HE:1 Fat* ½ Bread* ¼ Protein*

 ¼ Slider *3 Optional Calories

113 Calories* 5 gm Fat * 3 gm Protein

 14 gm Carbohydrate* 111 mg sodium

16 mg Calcium* 1 gm Fiber

DIABETIC EXCHANGES:1 Fat*1 Starch.