Description
These fudgy brownies use Greek yogurt for moisture and zero-calorie sweetener to keep the sugar content low, making them a family favorite dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/2 cup almond flour or 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup erythritol or granulated monk fruit blend
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, or neutral oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- Optional: 1/3 cup sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts
- Optional: 1 tsp instant espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix together the cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk the eggs lightly, then combine with Greek yogurt, melted butter, erythritol, and vanilla in a larger bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in any optional chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, checking after 18 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a fudgier brownie, underbake slightly; for cakier, bake a few minutes longer. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg