We've all heard of the studies suggesting a few ounces of dark chocolate a week can be good for your health. And while chocolate does contain fat (from cocoa butter), a third of it is the same kind of healthier monounsaturated fat found in olive oil.

All this is good news, especially when you're presented with a plate of rich, chocolaty brownies. But beware — all brownies are not created equally in the eyes of the nutritionist.

These dark chocolate brownies with sour cherries are rich tasting, moist and chewy, and they sport an admirable dietary profile. To start with, the batter is made with dark or bittersweet chocolate chips combined with unsweetened cocoa powder, which adds intense flavor without additional fat.

Plus, a batch of these brownies contains only one egg and 11/2 tablespoons of canola oil, rather than the stick of butter some recipes call for.As with any sweet, a brownie is dense in calories, but these pack such a powerful chocolate punch you'll be satisfied with a relatively small portion.

If you like, serve these brownies topped with a scoop of low-fat vanilla ice cream or a dollop of thick and creamy nonfat Greek-style yogurt.