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    Home » Desserts

    Chocolate, Coconut and Cherry Brownies

    Published: Oct 24, 2012 · Updated: Jul 13, 2021 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    A delicious combination of chocolate, coconut & cherries made these moist and chewy keto brownies. These fudgy brownies are baked with coconut flour making them also a great gluten free & paleo dessert too.

    Coconut, chocolate and sweet cherries make a great flavour trio. Chocolate and cherries go well together but add coconut for an extra flavour and texture level. These keto brownies do not disappoint. Well, the Chief Taster fell upon these with relish and gave them the thumbs up!

    chocolate, coconut & cherry brownies

    Are cherries low in carbs?

    Cherries have about 10g net carbs per 100g, so can be enjoyed on low carb diet in moderation. Check out more information about the carbs in fruit here: https://ketovegetarianrecipes.com/low-carb-fruit-list/

    How to make keto brownies

    Brownies are an easy dessert to make and you can't really go wrong, unless you leave the sweetener out! For this low carb brownie recipe, the ingredients I use are:

    • Coconut Flour - I use this for a nut free brownie but you could swap it with almond flour. You could need to use about 1 ½ cups of almond flour to replace it.
    • Cocoa powder - Ensure that it is not sweetened. I used a 100% baking cocoa powder.
    • Low carb sweetener - I used erythritol but only used ¼ cup for this recipe with my other brownie recipes usually using ½ cup. This is because I found the natural sweetness of the coconut and cherries enough for my palate. By all means add more sweetener.
    • Desiccated coconut - Check that this is unsweetened. You could always lightly toast the coconut before using in the the brownie mixture for extra flavour.
    • Chocolate chips - unsweetened or as semi sweet as you can purchase. Alternatively, use a chocolate bar with high cocoa solids and break into pieces.
    • Cherries - Fresh or frozen cherries can be used. If you are using frozen cherries, make sure that they are not in a sugar syrup and defrost before using.
    • Coconut milk - I prefer tinned coconut milk to the carton.
    chocolate cherry coconut brownie

    Tips

    I often serve these keto brownies with a chocolate ganache for extra decadence. The ganache is made simply by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chocolate chips. Let the mixture sit for 2 minutes before stirring. Allow to cool before spreading over the brownies.

    These brownies are best stored in a container in the fridge. They will last about 3 days if you have the will power!

    Other low carb brownies to bake

    Chocolate Pecan Brownies

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies

    Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

    Almond Butter Brownies

    chocolate cherry brownie

    Chocolate, Coconut & Cherry Brownies

    Angela Coleby
    Rich low carb chocolate brownies with coconut and cherries.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 squares
    Calories 247 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¼ cup chocolate chips high cocoa solids
    • ½ cup butter unsalted
    • ¼ cup erythritol
    • 4 medium eggs
    • ½ cup coconut flour
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
    • ½ cup desiccated coconut unsweetened
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup coconut milk tinned
    • ½ cup cherries stone removed

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees.
    • Line an 8-inch brownie square tin with parchment paper.
    • Melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl placed over a saucepan on simmering water.
    • Place the coconut flour, erythritol, cocoa, salt, desiccated coconut and baking powder ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
    • Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and add the eggs. Combine well .
    • Add the coconut milk for a smoother batter.
    • Chop the cherries in half and stir into the brownie mixture.
    • Pour into the lined brownie tin and smooth evenly.
    • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until firm.

    Notes

    Makes 9 brownie squares.   These are best served the next day. Store in the fridge.
    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1squareCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 21gFiber: 5g
    Have you tried this recipe? Leave a review or take a picture and share it on InstagramMention @Divalicious_Recipes or tag #divaliciousrecipes

    This recipe was originally published in 2012. I've tweaked the recipe and hopefully have taken better photos too!

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more information.

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    1. Divalicious

      October 28, 2012 at 6:26 pm

      Such a shame Libby...am not sure what could have gone wrong. Perhaps try it with a liquid sweetner?

      Reply
      • Leah

        April 25, 2018 at 11:20 pm

        Is it correct that there is no baking powder in the ingredients? Or did you have success without it?

        Reply
        • Angela Coleby

          April 27, 2018 at 2:11 pm

          I didn't use it and it worked out okay. Feel free to add it though.

          Reply
    2. ediblethings

      October 25, 2012 at 2:16 pm

      These three ingredients were definitely made for each other, weren't they? The perfect marriage, and they look so good. I'm going to give these a go when next I have occasion to have a few people over.

      Reply
      • Divalicious

        October 25, 2012 at 8:01 pm

        I could not agree more!!

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    3. Divalicious

      October 25, 2012 at 8:47 am

      It is cream and chocolate. The cream is heated, then poured over chocolate, whisked until smooth. Cool, then spread over cakes, muffins, yummy treats. The quantities are about 250g chocolate, 250ml double cream. Can flavour the ganache too..(rum is lovely!).

      Reply

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