HEART HEALTHY SPICY CORN BREAD


ingredients

1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. white or yellow corn meal
2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. mild chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. olive oil
2 egg whites, lightly beaten

preparation

Preheat oven to 400°. Spray an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together all the dry ingredients. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil and egg whites. Pour the liquid ingredients into the well; stir just to combine.

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into 16 squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

One Serving Contains: 104 calories, 3.7 grams fat, 0.6 grams saturated fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol and 151 milligrams sodium.