Greek Yogurt Fudgy Brownies (Print version)

Moist, fudgy brownies enriched with creamy Greek yogurt for a lighter chocolate indulgence.

# 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and 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 - Sift together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
05 - Gently stir in dark 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 until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste every bit as decadent as regular brownies but with surprising protein that actually keeps you satisfied.
  • The yogurt creates an almost fudgy texture that feels richer than the calorie count suggests, a small kitchen magic trick.
  • Simple enough for a weeknight craving but fancy enough to serve when people drop by unexpectedly.
02 -
  • Overbaking by even three minutes transforms these from fudgy to cakey, so set a timer and stick to it—the toothpick test is your friend.
  • Greek yogurt brands vary in thickness; if yours is very runny, drain it through cheesecloth for thirty minutes before using, or your batter will be too wet.
  • These brownies taste even better the next day as flavors meld and the texture becomes almost custardy in the center.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly and create a better texture, so pull your eggs and yogurt out thirty minutes before baking.
  • The applesauce is doing more than just adding moisture—it's creating a more forgiving recipe that stays tender even if your oven runs hot, so don't swap it out without reason.
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