Chocolate Chip Meringue Bites

(Yields 3 dozen)

Ingredients:

100g dark or milk chocolate chips

2 large egg whites  

½ teaspoon cream of tartar                 

160g sugar           

Directions:

1.   Preheat oven to its lowest setting. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.   In medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer until foamy. Slowly add sugar. Continue beating at high speed until stiff peaks form.

3.   Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to fold the chocolate chips into the meringue.

4.   Drop meringue by tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper.

5.   Bake 1 ½ hours. Remove from oven. Cool before removing from parchment paper. Store in airtight container.

Calories: 34

Carbohydrates: 6g (grams) | Protein: 0 | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 0