Fudgy Greek Yogurt Brownies (Printer-friendly)

Rich, fudgy chocolate squares made lighter with creamy Greek yogurt and dark chocolate chips.

# Ingredient List:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 0% fat)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
04 - 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Chocolate & Extras

11 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
12 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, applesauce, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Sift cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
04 - Fold the dry mixture gently into the wet ingredients until just combined.
05 - Stir in chocolate chips and optional nuts carefully.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the surface, and optionally sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool completely in the pan before slicing into twelve squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're fudgy and rich without the heaviness of traditional brownies, thanks to Greek yogurt doing all the lifting behind the scenes.
  • Five grams of protein per brownie means you can actually enjoy one without guilt creeping in later.
  • The whole process takes less than an hour from craving to cooling rack, which is exactly what you need on a random Tuesday.
02 -
  • Don't let the applesauce scare you—it creates moisture without making them taste fruity, and the cocoa completely masks it anyway.
  • The baking time is the difference between fudgy brownies and cakey ones; invest in an oven thermometer because even a few degrees matters here.
  • Greek yogurt brands vary in thickness, so if your batter feels too thick, whisk in a tablespoon of milk to loosen it up.
03 -
  • Let your ingredients come to room temperature before mixing—cold eggs and yogurt can create lumps that refuse to blend smoothly.
  • An 8x8 pan makes them beautifully thick, but if you prefer thinner brownies, use a 9x9 pan and reduce the baking time to 18-20 minutes.
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