Easy, Fast, Delicious

Craving chocolate? Satisfy your sweet tooth in no time at all with this one-minute no-sugar-added treat. February is American Heart Month and this recipe is a healthy version of an indulgent treat!

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon trans-fat-free tub margarine

10 drops chocolate-flavored liquid stevia sweetener

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon egg white

1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans

DIRECTIONS

Put the margarine in a small microwaveable mug, ramekin, or custard cup. Microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 10 seconds, or just until the margarine is melted. Stir in the liquid stevia sweetener and the cocoa powder. Gradually stir in the flour until well blended. Stir in the egg white and nuts until well blended.

Microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 45 seconds, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool for 5 minutes.  Serving size  1 cookie cup.

Recipe courtesy American Heart Association