A Healthy Dessert? ....Chocolate Almond Meringues

Chocolate Almond Meringues

A no-fat, dessert with a hint of protein that will satisfy your deepest, darkest, wildest chocolate and sugar cravings!

Serves 6

Hands-on time: 15 minutes

Total time: 4.25 hours

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 egg whites
• 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup natural brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp almond extract

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 150°F (or lowest oven setting) and place oven rack in top third of oven. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. Using a mixer, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until they form stiff peaks. Sift cocoa powder and sugar into the egg white mixture and beat until combined. Stir in almond extract.
3. Place heaping tablespoonfuls of the batter, evenly spaced, onto the lined cookie sheet. Bake for 2 hours, turning the baking sheet halfway through baking time to ensure even drying.
4. Turn off oven and leave meringues to dry for an additional 2 hours or overnight. Serve at room temperature. (Meringues may be frozen for up to 1 month.)

NUTRIENTS PER SERVING:

• Calories: 77
• Total Fat: 0 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Sugars: 17 g

OPTIONAL TIP: I like to use my food processor on the sugar to create extra fine, smooth consistency.