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Fudge and Wheat Germ Brownies
by Liz Applegate, PH. D

If you're looking for something that tastes great and is packed with plenty of good nutrition, try these wonderful brownies!

Liz Applegate, PH.D., nutrition columnist at Runner's World, says that she usually brings these brownies whenever she is invited to a potluck party. "Though the brownies taste sinful, the chocolate, nuts, and wheat germ add plenty of good nutrition."

Try these the next time you're craving a brownie. You'll be pleasantly surprised!

To make these brownies, you will need the following ingredients:
1 6-ounce pkg. of semisweet chocolate chips or equivalent of dark chocolate
3 t. butter
3/4 c. quick-cooking oats
1/3 c. toasted wheat germ (no sugar added)
1/3 c. fat-free dry milk
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped nuts
4 egg whites
1/3 c. brown sugar (packed)
1 t. vanilla.

Directions:
In a microwave-safe dish, melt the chocolate chips and butter at medium high power. (It takes about 45 seconds depending on the microwave.) You could also melt the chocolate on the stove. Blend well and set aside.

Combine the dry ingredients, except for the sugar, in a a bowl. In another large bowl, beat the egg whites with sugar and vanilla until slightly thick. Stir in the chocolate mixture and then the dry ingredients. Spread in an 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 35 minutes, until the edges are firm and the top is crisp. Cool completely before cutting or refrigerate overnight before serving.

Makes 12 servings.

Per brownie:
Calories: 220
Fat: 12 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
10% of the daily value for calcium, iron, and zinc.

Source: Runner's World, December 2000