Low-fat Fudge Bars

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

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/3 cup unbleached flour
• 1/3 cup oat bran
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/2 cup sweet potato, mashed, cooked
• 3 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine the flour, oat bran, cocoa, sugar and salt, if desired, and stir to mix well.
• 2 add the sweet potato, egg whites, and vanilla extract, and stir to mix well.
• 3 fold in nuts if desired.
• 4 coat an 8-inch square pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• 5 spread the mixture evenly in the pan and bake at 325° for about 25 minutes or until the edges are firm and the center is almost set.
• 6 cool to room temperature, cut into squares and serve.