Description
Indulge in these Low Calorie Greek Yogurt Brownies, a healthier twist on a classic dessert that are rich, fudgy, and delightfully chocolatey while being low in calories.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 cup granulated sugar or a low-calorie sweetener equivalent
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, sugar (or sweetener), unsweetened applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For an even lower calorie option, consider using a sugar substitute and omit the chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Low Calorie Greek Yogurt Brownies,Dessert,Healthy Brownies,Chocolate Dessert,Low Calorie Dessert