Greek Yogurt Brownies (Print Version)

Rich, fudgy chocolate squares made with Greek yogurt instead of butter. Under 100 calories each.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full fat)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
06 - 1/2 cup almond flour or oat flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Add-Ins

08 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
09 - 1/4 cup chopped nuts

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder, almond flour or oat flour, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
04 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain fudgy texture.
05 - Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, or other toppings if desired.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until center is just set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Place pan on wire cooling rack and let brownies cool completely.
09 - For best texture and cleaner slices, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into 12 squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that intense fudgy brownie experience with a protein boost that keeps you satisfied for hours
  • My friend who claims to hate healthy baked goods actually asked for the recipe before she finished her first square
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter makes these tough instead of fudgy so fold everything together gently
  • The chilling step is not optional because the texture completely transforms in the refrigerator
03 -
  • Let your ingredients come to room temperature before mixing for the smoothest batter
  • The toothpick test should show moist crumbs because overbaked brownies lose that fudgy texture
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