Fudgy Greek Yogurt Brownies (Printable Version)

Rich, fudgy brownies enhanced with creamy Greek yogurt for a moist, high-protein chocolate treat.

# 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. 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 together cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, coconut sugar or brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Gently stir in dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the surface, and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That dense, fudgy center without the heaviness that sits in your stomach afterward.
  • Five grams of protein per brownie means you can actually enjoy it without the guilt spiral.
  • One bowl is truly enough if you're lazy like me on a weeknight.
02 -
  • Overbaking by even three minutes dries them out—that toothpick test is real and worth respecting.
  • Greek yogurt varies by brand in thickness, so if your batter seems too wet, you're still fine; it'll just be fudgier.
03 -
  • Let everything come to room temperature before mixing—cold eggs and yogurt mix unevenly and create pockets of unmixed ingredients.
  • Use a spring-loaded ice cream scoop to divide batter evenly into a muffin tin if you want perfect brownie bites instead of squares.
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