Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn’t be easier to whip up!
—JENNIFER RAFFERTY MILFORD, OH
PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 20 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 2 DOZEN
1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/3 cup canola oil
1 egg
FILLING
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil and egg. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set.
2. For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg; beat well. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and reserved crumb mixture.
3. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
PER SERVING 1 bar equals 187 cal., 9 g fat (3 g sat. fat), 24 mg chol., 207 mg sodium, 25 g carb., trace fiber, 3 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 1/2 fat.