Diabetes Friendly Dessert Recipe - Chewy Chocolate Chip Chewy Bites

Ingredients:

  • 9 tablespoons heart-healthy margarine containing sterol (example: Benacol)
  • 9 tablespoons granulated sugar substitute
  • 3 egg whites
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup enriched all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons skim milk
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate mini chips

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl, blend margarine, egg whites, sugar substitute, and vanilla.
  3. In a larger bowl, mix flour, cocoa, and baking soda.
  4. Add milk to dry ingredients.
  5. Stir in butter mixture and blend well.
  6. Add chocolate chips.
  7. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  8. Bake seven to nine minutes or just until set.
  9. Remove from cookie sheet and allow to cool before serving.

Nutritional Information

Serving Total:
12 Servings (Serving Size: 3 Cookies)

Nutrition Per Serving:
150 Calories
15g Carbohydrate
3g Protein
9g Fat
150mg Sodium

Exchanges:
1 Starch, 2 Fat

Carb Counting:
1 Carb