Description
A lightened-up version of traditional brownies, these Greek Yogurt Brownies are fudgy, delicious, and packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
- 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
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Greek yogurt, applesauce, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until combined.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no dry streaks remain.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These brownies taste even better the next day! Serve warm or pair with vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, healthy dessert, Greek yogurt, chocolate