Cream Cheese Brownies

Give in to temptation (in moderation, of course) with these delightful, moist and best of all – low fat, low cholesterol – cream cheese brownies. Plus, they’re super easy to make, bake and take along to any festive occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 package (about 15 ounces) low-fat brownie mix
• 2/3 cup cold coffee or water
• 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup fat-free (skim) milk
• 5 packets sugar substitute or equivalent of 10 teaspoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 13 x 9-inch nonstick baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine brownie mix and coffee in large bowl; stir until blended. Pour brownie mixture into prepared pan.
3. Beat cream cheese, milk, sugar substitute and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Spoon cream cheese mixture in dollops over brownie mixture. Swirl cream cheese mixture into brownie mixture with tip of knife.
4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
5. Cover with foil and refrigerate 8 hours or until ready to serve. Cut into 16 squares. Garnish as desired. Makes 16 brownies.

Nutrition per Serving:

(Serving size = 1 brownie)

• Calories = 167
• Total fat = 5 g
• Saturated fat = 2 g
• Cholesterol = 7 mg
• Carbohydrate = 28 g
• Protein = 4 g
• Fiber = 1 g
• Sodium = 181 mg

Dietary Exchanges:

• Starch = 2
• Fat = ½

Source: www.diabeticcooking.com