Description
Fudgy and moist Greek Yogurt Chocolate Brownies made with creamy yogurt and dark chocolate chips for a rich, indulgent dessert with a lighter twist and added protein.
Ingredients
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup granulated sweetener (coconut sugar or white sugar)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil (or butter), eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add granulated sweetener and brown sugar and whisk until combined.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Stir in dark chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over the batter.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 squares.
Notes
Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
Mix in 1 tablespoon espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
Swirl peanut butter or add white chocolate chips for variation.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freeze individually wrapped brownies for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature or microwave briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg