Description
These Greek Yogurt Brownies are a healthier twist on the classic dessert, featuring rich chocolate flavor with a moist, fudgy texture and added protein from Greek yogurt. Perfect for a quick and delicious homemade treat with fewer calories and less fat compared to traditional brownies.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (60g)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full fat recommended)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks (67g)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C). Prepare a 9×9-inch square pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture appears smooth and well blended. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract. Add the Greek yogurt and mix until fully combined, ensuring a creamy batter.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to the wet ingredients. Gently fold the mixture with a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing for the best texture.
- Add Chocolate Chunks: Fold in the semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks or chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter) for perfectly chewy brownies.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve for a delightful, fudgy dessert.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary with substitutions.
- Avoid overbaking; brownies should be slightly underdone for a fudgy texture.
- The brownies are done when the edges are set and only a few moist crumbs remain on a toothpick.
- Use full fat Greek yogurt for the best texture and flavor, but low-fat can be used for a lighter version.
- Add nuts or additional chocolate chips for extra indulgence, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
