Healthified Cream Cheese Brownies

50% less fat • 50% less sat fat • 23% fewer calories than the original recipe. Rich and gooey just got a makeover for a treat that tastes as decadent as the original but has a lot less fat.

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The Quick Take & Nutrition Info

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The Quick Take: Healthified

Calories Reduced By 50
Fat Reduced By 6g
Saturated Fat Reduced By 2g

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Nutrition Information:

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Brownie

Calories: 160
Calories from Fat: 50),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 6g; 6%
(Saturated Fat 2g, 2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 5mg; 5%;
Sodium: 125mg; 125%;
Total Carbohydrate: 22g; 22%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 17g 17% ),
Protein: 2g; 2%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 0%;
Iron: 4%;

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 1 hr 55 min
Servings 24

Ingredients

Filling

1: package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened

1/3: cup sugar

2: egg whites

1: teaspoon vanilla

Brownies

1: box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker® fudge brownie mix

1/4: cup canola oil or unsweetened applesauce

1/4: cup water

4: egg whites

1: teaspoon vanilla

1/4: cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in remaining filling ingredients until well blended.
2 In large bowl, stir brownie mix, oil, water, 4 egg whites and 1 teaspoon vanilla with spoon until well blended. Spread in pan.
3 Spoon filling mixture over brownie batter in pan. Cut through filling mixture and batter with knife several times for marbled design. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
4 Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in brownie 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For 24 brownies, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

The Original vs. Healthified

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Live Better America lets you enjoy your favorite dishes without worry or guilt. Our nutritionists switch ingredients, reduce amounts and use other kitchen tricks to turn the original recipes into Healthified recipes that are good and good for you.

Before	After
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened	1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1 egg	2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla	1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup vegetable oil	1/4 cup canola oil or unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup water	1/4 cup water
2 eggs	4 egg whites
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips	1 teaspoon vanilla
	1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Nutritional Highlights

Calories		210 (before) 160 (after)
Fat		2 1/2 (before) 1 (after)
Saturated Fat		4 g (before) 2 g (after)
Total Fat		12 g (before) 6 g (after)

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Expert Tips

We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the original.

To quickly soften the cream cheese, remove wrapper and place in microwavable bowl. Microwave on High for 10 to 15 seconds.

Miniature chocolate chips are a great substitute for regular chips. Because they're so small, you can use less but have just as much chocolate flavor.

For mocha brownies, stir in 1 teaspoon instant espresso or coffee granules with the brownie mix.

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Posted 12/28/2011 1:26:14 PM REPORT ABUSE AStolper said:

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Who knew there was such a thing as healthified cream cheese brownies? These tasted just as good as a non-healthy version. I would definitely make these again.

Posted 11/23/2011 12:57:16 PM REPORT ABUSE Member said:

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I am wondering if anyone knows which item was used to prepare this recipe for the calories listes? Oil or applesauce? My guess is applesauce but I want to be sure before making them. Thanks!!!

Posted 11/23/2011 12:56:59 PM REPORT ABUSE lmd1929@comcast.net said:

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Very disappointed. The photo looked so good - very bland - would not make these again nor would I serve to guests.

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 07/19/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.