Hi Myrna,

I agree with you that 2 cups of Sugar would be too sweet, that's why I use Splenda Baking Formula for both my White Sugar and Brown Sugar needs, except when making Fudge. I find that my Fudge will not set up properly with Spldenda, so I use Xylitol instead. Just don't let your pets near the xylitol unless you want to clean up their "mess", sometimes from both ends.

Meanwhile, you really ought to try these.

1- 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 shot of espresso
3 eggs
2/3 cup of dark cocoa powder
½ cup sugar*
1 cup dark brown sugar*
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 tbsp Smart Balance® Cooking Oil
2 tsp vanilla
½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 325. Spray an 8x8 pan with Smart Balance cooking spray.

In a food processor, process the black beans and espresso until smooth, scraping down the sides.

Add the eggs, cocoa powder, sugars, flour, oil and vanilla. Process again until well combined.

Stir in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake for 35 minutes until set in the center.

Serves 16

Per Serving as listed: Calories 184, Fat 4 g, (Saturated 2 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Poly 1 g,
Mono 1 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 93 mg, Carbohydrates 33 g, Total Sugars 24 g

Have A Splendid Saturday, Go Out & Kick Up Your Heels

Phil

Hi Phil,

These are different. I liked the black bean the other dish with black beans. I also hear they are loaded with protean. Think about it you need a veggie on the side and you have your protein, and dessert with only 2 courses. lol. What do you think of that reasoning?

Hi Myrna,

Sorry to be so Tardy, it's been another one of those weeks! No problems healthwise, just busy with life.

How about a little something that's sweet to eat, without that annoying bulge that's always sneaking up on us from behind. From Recipes For Healthy Living, here's a simple treat that will be much healthier than any processed snack that you may find at the Convenience Store on that next Road Trip with Friends and Family. Under 100 Calories and only 4 Grams of Sugar.

No-Bake Peanut Butter & Chocolate Bites

1/3 cup Domino® Light Sugar & Stevia Blend
1/3 cup skim milk
½ cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups rolled oats
3 tablespoons mini-chocolate chips

1. In a small saucepan, combine Domino® Light and milk over medium heat. Stir well and bring to a boil for 1½ minutes. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla.
2. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients; stir to incorporate.
3. Scoop oat mixture into1 tablespoon balls and place on waxed paper. Let cool and refrigerate.

MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: If you need this recipe to be gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free rolled oats and confirm all other ingredients are gluten-free.

Have A Bright & Beautiful Weekend,

Phil

Hello Myrna & Friends,

Here's a little something that I have from time to time and it's really quite good, and healthier as well. Found this originally in my Miracle Noodles Cookbook. You can download a free copy of the the full 47- page Cookbook Here.