Low Calorie Greek Yogurt Brownies
These low calorie Greek yogurt brownies deliver rich chocolate flavor with fewer calories. Using Greek yogurt and applesauce, they stay moist and fudgy while cutting down on fat. Perfect for guilt-free indulgence!
Equipment
- 8x8-inch square baking pan
- mixing bowls
- Whisk
- wooden spoon
- Silicone spatula
- toothpick
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-process or natural
- 0.75 cup whole wheat flour Or all-purpose flour
- 0.25 tsp baking powder Fresh for best lift
- 0.25 tsp salt Enhances chocolate flavor
- 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt Plain, not vanilla
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce Room temperature
- 0.5 cup brown sugar Or coconut sugar
- 1 large egg Room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Pure, not imitation
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips Optional but recommended
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Sift if needed to remove lumps.
- In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, applesauce, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gradually, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips, reserving some for topping if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Lift out using parchment overhang and cut into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze up to 3 months. Variations include peppermint, espresso, peanut butter swirl, raspberries, or nuts.