Healthy Fudgy Brownies

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or 6 ounces carob chips
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup quick oats
• 1/3 cup unsweetened toasted wheat germ
• 1/3 cup non-fat powdered milk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 4 large egg whites or 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup raw sugar or 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

• 1 melt chocolate chips and butter in the microwave about 45 seconds; stirring occasionally until completely melted; set aside.
• 2 combine the dry ingredients, except for sugar, in a bowl.
• 3 in another large bowl, beat egg whites with sugar and vanilla until slightly thick.
• 4 stir in chocolate mixture and then the dry ingredients.
• 5 spread into an 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• 6 bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes; until edges are firm and top is crisp.
• 7 cool completely before cutting into bars.