DessertsHow to Make Diabetic Friendly Fudgy Chocolate Walnut Brownies with Fudge Frosting
We diabetics have a "sweet tooth" every now and then just like everyone else.÷ And fortunately with modern medicine and the advances in available foods, we can indulge ourselves from time to time.÷ If your or a loved one are diabetic, try these delicious Fudgy Chocolate Walnut Brownies.÷ They are diabetic friendly and make a good option for diabetic friends or family members occasionally.÷ If you are having serious diabetic problems, I suggest you forgo the 1/2 cup of sugar and add another 1/2 cup of Splenda.÷ Only you know how severe your problems are and how to judge what is best for you.÷
FUDGY CHOCOLATE WALNUT BROWNIES
1 cup + 2 tbsp butter, softened
1 cup Splenda granular
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup "sugar-free" powdered sugar*
2 tbsp low-fat milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.÷ Line a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil; spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
Cream 1 cup of the butter and the Splenda and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl using electric mixer on medium speed.÷ Cream until fluffy.÷ Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then beat in vanilla extract until all is well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup of the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.÷ Add the dry mixture to the egg mixture and beat until smooth.÷ Stir in the walnuts.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan and place in the preheated oven.÷ Bake at 350 degrees, on middle oven rack for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.÷ Do not overbake.÷ Remove the pan to a wire rack to cool slightly.
To make the frosting, beat the "sugar-free" powdered sugar, milk, remaining butter and cocoa powder together with electric mixer until smooth.÷ Spread over the brownies and cut into squares once the frosting is set.
Yield: 32 brownies
Note:÷ Use omega-3 eggs, if available for more nutritional value
*To make "sugar-free" powdered sugar:÷ using a ratio of 3/4 cup Splenda granular to 2 tbsp cornstarch, place in a blender container and blend until mixture is a fine powder.÷ Use as you would powdered or confectioners" sugar.÷ May be kept in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
Enjoy!