Greek Yogurt Brownies (Printable Version)

Rich, fudgy chocolate squares made with Greek yogurt instead of butter. Under 100 calories each with 5g protein.

# What You Need:

→ 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 tsp vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup almond flour or oat flour
07 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Optional Add-Ins

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

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Mix cocoa powder, flour, and salt in a separate bowl.
04 - Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, or toppings if desired.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top with spatula.
07 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until center is set and toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
08 - Place pan on wire rack and let cool completely.
09 - Refrigerate at least 1 hour before slicing into 12 squares.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • They taste incredibly rich and fudgy despite being under 100 calories each
  • The protein from Greek yogurt makes them actually satisfying instead of leaving you wanting more
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy here. Pull them out when a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs, not clean.
  • These brownies need the chilling time to develop their fudgy texture. Warm from the oven, they seem underdone.
03 -
  • Let your ingredients come to room temperature before mixing. Cold yogurt can cause the batter to seize up slightly.
  • If the batter seems too thick, add a tablespoon of warm water. It should drop from a spoon but not pour.
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