Description
These fudgy Greek Yogurt Brownies are rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey with a subtle tang from Greek yogurt. Made with wholesome ingredients, they deliver indulgent flavor in a lighter dessert.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat or 2%)
1/2 cup (115g) unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar or coconut sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (90g) dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, applesauce, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freeze individual squares wrapped tightly for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds.
For added crunch, substitute chocolate chips with chopped walnuts or pecans.
Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Avoid overmixing or overbaking to maintain a fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
