Dark chocolate. I am sure that you have all figured out by now that I am prone to giving in to desserts that contain dark chocolate, especially extra-dark chocolate. And if you haven’t check these recipes out. 🙂
Dark chocolate is just so much better than milk chocolate. It isn’t super sweet and there is no masking the taste of chocolate. It’s intense and rich. These brownies contain dark chocolate. . .
Brownies that contain dark chocolate, well I’m just about a goner. You just have to have one. . .Or two. . .And then think about running later. Because it’s Friday. At least that is how my rationalizing seems to go! 🙂
Each chewy bite is loaded with dark chocolate and rich pecans and coconut. The sweetened condensed milk offers an added creamy richness that is always a good thing! 🙂
But don’t worry, it’s practically a health food with fat-free sweetened condensed milk, half unsweetened coconut, yogurt, and pecans (for protein, of course!)! So, go grab a big cold glass of milk and dig in! And have an amazing weekend!!
Coconut Pecan Dark Chocolate Brownies
Yield: 9 bars
Ingredients
- For the Filling
- 7 oz fat-free sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 C sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 C unsweetened flaked coconut (you can use all sweetened if you like your sweets!)
- 1/4 C chopped pecans
- For the Brownies
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 C sugar
- 1/4 C non-fat plain yogurt
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 C all-purpose flour
- chopped pecans and dark chocolate chips for garnish, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 8×8 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk, coconut, and pecans until well-combined. Set aside.
- In medium saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Stir in sugar until smooth. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Mix in yogurt, eggs, and vanilla until well-blended. Stir in flour until just combined. Set aside 1/2 cup of batter.
- Pour remainder of batter into baking pan. Spoon coconut mixture of the top of the batter. Gently swirl with knife if you want a more uniform blend of the coconut. Spoon remainder of batter over the top of the coconut. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and dark chocolate chips.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Ellen B Cookery says
I love pecans and dark chocolate! YUM! YUM! YUM!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks Ellen!
thesmartcookiecook.com says
Err…so, how much do I have to beg to get you to send me a dozen of these??
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Come on over and you can have some! 🙂
Cassie/Bake Your Day says
Yum! Love this combination. The pecans are perfect too!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks Cassie! The pecans add a great flavor!
Awkward Kitchenette says
Mmmm delicious! Love love love pecans!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
You should definitely give these a try!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
First of all, I am totally digging the dark chocolate coconut combo. Second, gorgeous photos! I wish I could grab through my screen and snatch a piece 😀
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks Anna! You are too sweet!
MrsNick says
These look awesome! I don’t think I would even feel guilty heating my kitchen if I were to make these.
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
You shouldn’t! They are well worth it! 🙂
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says
These look delicious. Putting them on my baking list!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks! Let me know what you think of them if you get a chance!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
These brownies look divine and so very moist. Yum! Your photos are gorgeous.
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Jennie! They were quite addicting!
Miss Messy says
oooo coconut and pecan! super! 🙂
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
It makes a great flavor combination! 🙂
Baker Street says
What a fabulous combination! Coconut and chocolate were just meant to be!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
I agree!!
Nancy @ CouponClippingCook says
wow, these look soooo moist and delicious. Your pictures are beautiful.
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thank you, Nancy!
Me And My Sweets says
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Cheers!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks for stopping by!
Heather Kinnaird says
LOVE brownies, healthy brownies even better:). Cannot wait to try them
~ new follower
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks for following! I hope you continue to enjoy the recipes!
Anna @ hiddenponies says
I am SOOO on the dark chocolate train with you! These sound delicious!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Anna! Dark chocolate is the best! 🙂
Nichole@DulceDelicious says
I love these! Its like a sophisticated almond joy in brownie form. How awesome is that?! I love anything with dark chocolate and coconut. Definitely bookmarking this!
John Parker says
Terrific ohotography,I am always in a rush to take the photo,because I am dieting to eat it,great site
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Wow these are just amazing to me.
Imelda says
This is a keeper. Just had a slice of it and it is yummy-delicious! Next time I will have unsweetened coconut flakes on hand since what I just made is way too heaven-sweet and it’s a good thing too 🙂
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know!