Description
If you want brownies that taste rich and chocolatey without the usual overload of oil and butter, these yogurt brownies are the jackpot. Everything mixes together in one bowl, the texture is fudgy—not cakey—and you’d never guess they’re lighter on calories and fat.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup chopped chocolate
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt (any type—see notes)
- ½ cup sweetener of choice (regular sugar, brown, coconut sugar, or sugar-free)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (use gluten-free flour if needed)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup milk of choice (almond milk works great)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional but worth it if you love extra chocolate)
Instructions
- Prep the pan & oven
- Heat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper so the brownies lift out easily later.
- Melt the chocolate
- Place the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Warm in 20–30 second bursts until just melted, stirring between each round. Give it a minute to cool slightly.
- Mix the wet ingredients
- Stir in the yogurt and sugar until you have a silky, smooth mixture. Transfer to a larger mixing bowl if needed.
- Add dry ingredients
- Sprinkle in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Mix gently—don’t overwork it.
- Add milk & fold in extras
- Pour in the milk and stir until everything is evenly combined. If you’re adding chocolate chips, fold them in now.
- Bake
- Spread the batter evenly into your prepared baking pan. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out barely clean (a few crumbs are perfect).
- Cool before cutting
- Let the brownies rest in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then move them to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Yogurt swaps: Any vanilla yogurt works—nonfat, low-fat, dairy-free Greek yogurt, etc.
- Storage: Keep brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Place a paper towel on top to trap moisture and keep them soft and fudgy.
- Freezing: Freeze individually wrapped squares for up to 6 months. Thaw them overnight in the fridge or enjoy at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Brownie
- Calories: 91 kcal
- Sodium: 68 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g