Coconut and Dark Chocolate Chunk Brownies

 

½ cup melted butter

½ cup egg whites

1 cup brown sugar

2 tsp vanilla

½ tsp baking powder

½ cup whole wheat flour

1/3 cup cocoa powder

¼ cup dark chocolate pieces

¼ cup coconut flakes

           

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and cocoa powder.  Set aside.  In a separate bowl, mix butter, egg whites, brown sugar and vanilla until well combined.  Slowly add dry ingredients and mix well.  Once well incorporated add chocolate pieces and coconut flakes and mix well.  Pour into an 8x8 pan coated with cooking spray.  Bake for 25-30 minutes.