Cuisinart TOB-195 Series manual Heath Bar Blondies, Banana Whole Wheat Muffins

Wash and dry the whisk attachment well and whip all the egg whites, water and salt until foamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.. Slowly add the remaining sugar and whip to a medium-stiff peak, about 3 to 4 minutes..

Stir a very small amount of the meringue into the chocolate/yolk mixture.. Gently fold ¾ of the meringue into the lightened chocolate/ yolk mixture, using a large rubber spatula until the ingredients are incorporated.. Sift in the flour and gently fold into mixture.. Gently fold the remaining meringue..

Pour into prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until cake has puffed and appears dry, but still soft to the touch..

Turn cake out onto serving plate and remove pan and parchment.. Top with whipped cream and strawberries, if desired.. Serve immediately..

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 194 (43% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 5g

•fat 10g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 123mg • sod. 43mg

•calc. 23mg • fiber 1g

Heath® Bar Blondies

Both kids and grown-ups will love these bar cookies..

Makes 16 squares

vegetable oil cooking spray

1 cup all-purpose flour

1teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt

8tablespoons butter, softened

1cup firmly packed light brown sugar

2large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1cup coarsely chopped Heath® Bars (about four 1.4-ounce bars)

Place rack in Cuisinart® Exact Heat™ Convection Toaster Oven Broiler in position B and preheat oven to 350ºF on Bake setting.. Lightly coat an 8 x 8-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil cooking spray..

Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl; reserve..

Place butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.. Using a Cuisinart® SmartPower™

7-Speed Electronic Hand Mixer, beat on speed 2 until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds.. Add eggs and vanilla.. Beat on speed 4 until well combined, about 30 seconds.. Add flour mixture and beat on speed 1 until combined, about 30 seconds.. Scrape bowl and add Heath® Bars; mix on speed 1 until combined, about 15 seconds.. Spread in prepared pan and bake until golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes..

Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 20 minutes.. Cut into squares and remove from pan..

Nutritional information per square:

Calories 223 (44% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 2g

•fat 11g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 54mg • sod. 137mg

•calc. 9mg • fiber 1g

Banana Whole Wheat

Muffins

Oats, raisins and nuts add flavor and texture to these delicious breakfast treats..

Makes 6 muffins

½cup golden raisins

½cup old-fashioned oats

½cup whole wheat flour

1teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

1medium banana, peeled and mashed

1large egg ¼ cup honey

2tablespoons canola oil

1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

1 teaspoon sugar

Place rack in Cuisinart® Exact Heat™ Convection Toaster Oven Broiler in position B and preheat oven to 425ºF on Convection Bake setting.. Line 6 muffin cups with paper liners or foil baking cups..

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