Description
Moist and fudgy Greek yogurt brownies with rich chocolate flavor and a lighter twist, thanks to the creamy tang of yogurt.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil, mixing until well combined.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Stir in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use vanilla Greek yogurt for added flavor variation.
- Swap chocolate chips with nuts like walnuts or almonds for crunch.
- Add 1 teaspoon espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Replace part of the flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier twist.
- Do not overbake to maintain a fudgy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
