Chocolate Brownies with Fewer Calories

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This is a good recipe for people who love chocolate but are trying not to gain weight. I lost two pounds just eating these.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 brownies

Ingredients

  • 6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped

  • ½ cup boiling water

  • 4 egg whites

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • cup white sugar

  • cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.

  2. Melt chocolate in a large heat proof bowl over a pan of simmering water or in a microwave oven. Stir frequently until smooth then stir in the boiling water. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

  3. Whisk the egg whites and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture just until blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

  4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges pull away from the sides of the pan. Let cool completely before cutting into squares and dusting with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

111 Calories
3g Fat
19g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 111
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 18mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.