Greek Yogurt Brownies – Fudgy & Healthy Dessert Recipe
These Greek Yogurt Brownies are a fudgy, healthier twist on the classic dessert. By incorporating Greek yogurt and natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, these brownies deliver rich chocolate flavor with moist, tender texture while reducing fat and adding protein. Perfect for a guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup coconut oil (melted) or unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Add-ins
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the brownies after baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil (or butter), maple syrup (or honey), eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Sift and Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour (or almond flour), baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Gently fold them together with a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender and fudgy.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in ⅓ cup of chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter to add extra bursts of chocolate.
- Transfer Batter and Add Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top to create a bakery-style finish.
- Bake the Brownies: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs, indicating the brownies are fudgy and perfectly set.
- Cool and Slice: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing. This will help them set properly and develop their full rich flavor.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour.
- You can use either coconut oil or unsalted butter based on your preference.
- Maple syrup or honey can be used interchangeably as natural sweeteners.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender, fudgy texture.
- Ensure the brownies cool fully before slicing to get clean cuts and best flavor.
Keywords: Greek yogurt brownies, fudgy brownies, healthy brownies, gluten-free dessert, chocolate brownies, low-fat dessert
