Desserts

Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Squares

Lori Vachon
November 26, 2013
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I wanted a treat that didn’t have as much sugar as run of the mill cookies and had healthier ingredients. I spotted this recipe on the side of the King Arthur Whole Wheat Flour bag and decided to try it with a few changes to accommodate my kiddos’ palates. This is a great recipe because it is so easy to modify to your own tastes.

16
3/4 c unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 c brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 t vanilla extract
2 cups King Arthur Premium Whole Wheat Flour
2 1/2 t baking powder
1 t salt
1 c dark chocolate morsels
1/2 c shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 c sliced raw almonds
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9" x 13" pan. Cream the butter and sugar together, then add the eggs one at a time, whilst mixing. Add the vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients and then add to the butter...
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Nutritions

Calories
556

Sodium
177mg
7% DV

Fat
21g
33% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
71g
24% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV
Dinner Baked

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Rich and fudgy, this easy Chocolate Zucchini Bread is the perfect cross between a chocolate pound cake, brownies, and a classic loaf of zucchini bread! It's moist and tender thanks to sour cream in the batter, and studded with miniature chocolate chips for even more decadent flavor. Serve a couple of slices of double chocolate zucchini bread for breakfast or brunch with a cup of coffee, for an afternoon snack with a glass of milk, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.

1 c sugar
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/3 c milk
2 eggs
2 t vanilla extract
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (½ t) baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 c shredded zucchini ( patted dry )
12 slices
  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a deep 8 ½ x 4 ½ -inch or a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, sour cream, oil and milk. Whisk in eggs and...
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Nutritions

Calories
2644

Sodium
2217mg
92% DV

Fat
59g
92% DV

Protein
87g
175% DV

Carbs
458g
155% DV

Fiber
50g
202% DV