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| General Category : Cookies-Bars-Squares |
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| Food Group : Eggs, Grains, Chocolate and Sweets |
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| Preparation Method : Bake |
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| These rich morsels contain enough chocolate to satisfy a craving, but they also contain heart-healthy canola oil, making them a double health winner. Serve with low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt. |
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Ingredients
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3 oz (90 g) bittersweet chocolate |
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3 oz (90 g) unsweetened chocolate |
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1/3 cup (75 mL) canola oil |
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1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar |
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1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla |
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2 eggs (preferably omega-3 eggs) |
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1/2 cup (125 mL) whole wheat flour |
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1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour |
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1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder |
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Preparation
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Line 8-inch (2 L) square pan with parchment paper; set aside.
In saucepan or microwaveable bowl, combine bittersweet and unsweetened chocolates and oil; heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until chocolate melts. Stir in sugar and vanilla; let cool for 5 minutes.
Using large spoon, beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in whole wheat and all-purpose flours, and baking powder. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until just set in centre, about 20 minutes.
Run knife all around edge; let cool on rack for 5 minutes. Remove from pan; transfer to rack and let cool completely. Cut into 16 pieces. Store in airtight container.
Makes 16 squares.
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Nutritional information
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| Per serving: 171 calories, 10 g fat, 21 g carbs, 3 g protein, 1 g fibre, 19 mg sodium. Excellent source of vitamin D. |
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