DessertsHealthy Wheat Germ Lemon Squares
I am a diabetic so I have to watch what I eat.÷ I also have other health problems that I have to be aware of.÷ But I love sweets and desserts.÷ And I don"t intend to live without them.÷ Maybe you, too, have health problems or perhaps you just promised yourself or your doctor that will try to improve your diet.÷ Give these delicious Wheat Germ Lemon Squares a try.÷ You"ll be glad you did!
WHEAT GERM LEMON SQUARES
Crust:
1 cup flour
3/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup "fake" powdered sugar*
1/3 cup butter, softened
Filling:
1 1/2 cups Splenda
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
4 eggs
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 3/4 tsps grated lemon peel
"Fake" powdered sugar*
Heat oven to 350 degrees.÷
Lightly spray bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.÷ Combine crust ingredients in a large bowl.÷ Mix with electric mixer on low speed until well blended.÷ Mixture will be crumbly.÷ Press crumbs firmly onto bottom of pan.÷ Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
To make filling, combine Splenda and sugar well in a large bowl.÷ Add flour and baking powder and mix well.÷ Add eggs and blend well.÷ Gently stir in lemon juice and peel.÷ Carefully pour over the hot crust.÷ Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges are a light golden brown and the filling is set.÷ Cool completely.÷ Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into squares.
*To make "fake" powdered sugar:
*Put 3/4 cup of Splenda Granular and 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a blender and blend until it is a very fine powder.÷ 0 grams of sugar and only 4 carbs per tablespoon.