Description
Delicious low-calorie Greek yogurt brownies that provide the indulgence of traditional brownies with fewer calories and added protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar (or substitute)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp espresso powder (optional)
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar. Whisk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder. Whisk to combine.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently. Add dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool for at least 15 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting into squares for best texture.
Notes
- For gluten-free brownies, use a gluten-free baking blend instead of regular flour.
- For vegan brownies, replace eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water per egg).
- For extra protein, add 2 tablespoons of unflavored or chocolate-flavored protein powder to the dry ingredients.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- You can freeze brownies individually wrapped for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg