Low Calorie Peppermint Brownie Bites
These Low Calorie Peppermint Brownie Bites are just 59 calories each and so fun to make!If you prefer full sized brownies, the baking time is the same. Just cut the brownies into 16 servings instead. Special Tip: The sodium is high because of the cream cheese frosting. You can skip it or use my Low Calorie Chocolate Frosting or Zero Calorie Royal Icing to LOWER THE SODIUM.
Equipment
- 9x13 Baking Dish
- Parchment paper or wax paper
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Low Calorie Brownie Bites:
- Olive Oil Spray
- ¼ cup unsalted butter at room temperature or vegan butter
- ¾ cup zero calorie all-natural brown sugar or brown sugar
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips or vegan chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs or vegan egg substitute
- ½ cup 0% Greek yogurt or cashew yogurt
- 1 cup flour or 1 to 1 gluten free flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Peppermint Frosting:
- 8 oz block of low fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup 0% Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup all natural zero calorie honey substitute or honey, maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract or mint
- ¼ cup all natural crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
Brownie Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and the inside of a 9×13 casserole dish with olive oil.
- In a large sauce pan add the butter, brown sugar, and chocolate and heat on low until melted. Mixing often.
- Once melted, remove from heat and add in the greek yogurt and almond milk. Test to see if the mixture is cooled, and if so proceed, if not let it sit for 5 minutes before adding in eggs.
- Add each eggs and mix until incorporated.
- To the pan, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Mix together until just combined, it will be thick.
- Add the brownie mix to the prepared casserole dish, and smooth out in an even layer.
- Place in the oven for 35-45 minutes, you know they are done when the sides pull away from pan and the center resists pressure.
- Let cool for 1 hour on the countertop, then an additional hour in the fridge
- Cut into into 40 square brownie bites, and place on a wire rack with parchment paper, wax paper, or paper towels underneath the wire rack (for easy clean up).
- Add 1/2 tablespoon of the frosting to the top of each brownie bite, allowing it to drip over the sides a little. Then top with crushed peppermint candy and leave to set for 10 minutes before serving.
Peppermint Frosting Instructions:
- Add all the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Use a hand mixer or countertop mixer to whisk on medium speed for 2-4 minutes, until it’s smooth and fluffy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie biteCalories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 5.9gProtein: 4.5gFat: 2.3gSaturated Fat: 1.1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 1777mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 1.7gCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
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