Fudgy Greek Yogurt Brownies (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, applesauce, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
05 - Gently stir in chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the surface, and optionally sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or 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 twelve squares.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent and fudgy while packing nearly 5 grams of protein per brownie.
  • Made with Greek yogurt and applesauce, they stay moist without feeling heavy or greasy.
  • Ready in under 45 minutes from preheat to cooling, perfect for unexpected chocolate emergencies.
02 -
  • The baking time is crucial—even 2 extra minutes can make them cake-like instead of fudgy, so start checking at 22 minutes.
  • Greek yogurt must be plain and unsweetened, or the brownies will be cloyingly sweet and lose their sophisticated flavor.
03 -
  • Room-temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly—let eggs and Greek yogurt sit out for 15 minutes before starting.
  • Don't skip sifting the cocoa powder; it dissolves into the batter more evenly and prevents bitter specks.
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