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Brownies, Dessert, Baked Goods, Fruit, Mediterranean diet, Coconut, Chocolate, Valentines Day
We love these strawberry chocolate coconut brownies for a special treat - Valentine's Day, a birthday or any special occasion.
Course Dessert
Servings 16 Squares
Cuisine Mediterranean Diet
Diet Gluten Free

Ingredients
 

Brownie

  • ½ cup almond butter
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 8 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
  • 10 strawberries hulled and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F, line a 9 x 9 pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray and set aside.

Brownie

  • Add chocolate chips to a large glass bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove stir. MIcrowave for an additional 1 minute. 
  • Stir in almond butter, cocoa powder and sugar until smooth. 
  • Stir in vanilla extract, salt and eggs until completely blended.
  • Pour into prepared pan and smooth batter until evenly distributed
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes or until brownies are set in the center, taking care not to over bake. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Topping

  • In a medium glass bowl, add chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave for 1 minutes , stir and microwave for an additional minute. Remove and stir until smooth. 
  • Pour over brownie and use back of spoon to smooth to the edges
  • Sprinkle strawberries evenly over the top, followed by coconut.
  • Set brownies in freezer to set chocolate for 15 minutes or in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy! Store in the refrigerator covered for up to one week.
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