Coconut-Pecan Frosted Brownies
Coconut-Pecan Frosted Brownies are a rich, indulgent dessert featuring a dense, fudgy chocolate brownie base topped with a gooey, caramel-like frosting made from sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, and toasted pecans. This treat is a popular American variation of the classic brownie, often associated with potlucks, bake sales, and home baking traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is very high in both carbohydrates and fat, with a significant amount of added sugar. It provides energy primarily from fats and sugars, with minimal protein, and a single serving can easily range from 400 to 600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 25 mcg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 brownie square (approximately 80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The frosting is a hallmark of this dish, creating a unique textural contrast between the dense brownie and the chewy, nutty topping. Nutritionally, it is a classic example of a 'hyper-palatable' food, combining sugar, fat, and salt in a way that can make it particularly satisfying but also easy to overconsume.
