How Sweet It Is!

By Paige Greenfield
Recipes by Jennifer Iserloh

Heart-healthy desserts keep tastebuds and body happy

Applesauce Brownies

3/4 c oat flour
3/4 c teff flour or all purpose flour
1/2 c cocoa powder without alkaline
2 tsp instant coffee
2 egg whites
1 c natural applesauce
1/4 c reduced-fat margarine or canola oil
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c sugar substitute
2 tsp vanilla extract
non-fat cooking spray


1. Preheat oven 350º F.  Coat an 8 x 8 baking pan with cooking spray.  In a zipper lock bag, mix the oat and teff or all purpose flour, cocoa powder, and coffee.  Set aside.

2. In another large bowl, beat the margarine or oil with the brown sugar and sugar substitute.  Add the egg whites, one at a time, mixing well after each additional.  Stir in the applesauce and extract.

2. On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture.  Beat 1-2 minutes, until a smooth batter forms.  Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle.  Cool 5 minutes in the pan before turning out on a wire rack.  Cool completely before storing.  Makes 8 servings.

Per serving (based on 8 servings): 130 calories, 4 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat (1 g saturated), 5 g fiber, 85 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol


Banana Soy Pops

2 large bananas (about 2 cups mashed)
1 c lite vanilla-flavored soy milk
1/4 c any sugar substitute
1 tsp almond extract
Popsicle molds

1. In a blender or food processor, combine bananas, soy milk, sugar substitute, and extract.  Blend until smooth.  Freeze in popsicle molds for 2 hours or more.  Makes 6 popsicles.

Per serving (based on 6 servings): 50 calories, 1 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 2 g fiber, 15 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol

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