Greek yogurt fudgy brownies (Printable View)

Rich, fudgy brownies enhanced with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed chocolate treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, applesauce, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
05 - Gently stir in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the surface, and sprinkle extra chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that fudgy, bakery style texture without feeling heavy afterward
  • The protein boost means you can honestly have one for breakfast without any guilt
02 -
  • I once took these out too early and had to eat them with a spoon, which honestly was not the worst problem to have
  • Underbaking slightly is better than overbaking, they continue cooking on the hot pan and stay fudgier
03 -
  • Let your eggs come to room temperature before starting, they incorporate so much better into the yogurt mixture
  • Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top right after baking for that sweet and salty finish
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