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Coconut Yogurt Brownies

Chocolate Brownies with Coconut Oil
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 16
Author Cookie Madness

Ingredients

  • ½ cup 3 ounces extra dark (63%) chocolate chips plus ¼ cup
  • 3 generous tablespoons melted virgin coconut oil melt and then measure
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup tightly packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup coconut flavored yogurt Yoplait Greek
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour 2 oz or 56 grams**
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • Some chopped pecans for sprinkling over the top

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 inch square metal pan with foil and spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine ½ cup of the chocolate chips and the melted coconut oil. Microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in the cocoa powder and Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, gently whisk together the egg, egg white, salt, brown sugar, coconut yogurt and vanilla – do not overbeat, just whisk enough to blend. Whisk in the melted chocolate/coconut oil mixture.
  • Mix the pastry flour (make sure it weighs 2 ounces) with the baking soda in a separate cup, then add to the batter and stir just until mixed. Stir in the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips.
  • Pour into the pan and sprinkle with pecans. Bake on center rack for 18 minutes or until brownies appear set but not too dry – it’s important not to overbake. A pick inserted should come out with a little brownie on it (though probably not wet batter!). Let cool for about 30 minutes on a rack, then chill for about 2 hours. Lift from pan and cut into squares. Return to room temperature before serving.

Notes

**If you have a scale, weigh the pastry flour to make sure it’s 4 ounces. Some brands (such as Hodgson Mill) seem to weigh a little more (4.5 oz per cup), while other brands weigh only 4 oz per cup. You only want 4 oz.
** Virgin coconut oil gives these a little more flavor than regular ((LouAna) coconut oil. Also, I measure it after melting for consistency.