Description
Indulgent greek yogurt brownies merge rich chocolate with tangy dairy for a healthier dessert twist. Moist chocolate squares offer guilt-free pleasure with protein-packed yogurt and deep cocoa intensity.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar (white, brown, or sugar-free)
- 1/2 cup chocolate, chopped
Dairy and Liquids:
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt (non-fat or reduced fat)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
Leavening and Extras:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and lining an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Carefully melt the chocolate in the microwave, allowing it to cool for 1-2 minutes to prevent overheating.
- Whisk the cooled chocolate with greek yogurt and sugar until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth and glossy.
- Gently incorporate flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda into the wet mixture, stirring until ingredients are just combined without overmixing.
- Pour in milk and blend thoroughly, creating a consistent batter with no dry patches.
- If desired, fold chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a skewer that should come out with minimal, moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to rest in the pan for 10 minutes to set and stabilize.
- Carefully transfer to a wire rack, letting brownies cool completely before cutting into squares for serving.
Notes
- Swap yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt to create a vegan-friendly brownie option.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-calorie, diabetic-friendly dessert.
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruit to enhance texture and introduce extra nutritional complexity without compromising the rich chocolate flavor.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with 70% cocoa content to boost antioxidant properties and create a more intense, sophisticated brownie experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg