Description

Fudgy Greek Yogurt Brownies combine indulgent, rich chocolate flavor with a healthier twist by incorporating Greek yogurt for moisture and protein. These brownies offer a dense, melt-in-your-mouth fudgy texture with simple, everyday ingredients, making them easy and quick to prepare. Perfectly customizable and suitable for various dietary needs, they’re a delicious treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup melted butter or oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix-Ins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or white)
1/2 cup fresh raspberries or dried cherries
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or pinch of cayenne
Sea salt for sprinkling

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Instructions

Preheat and prepare your baking pan: Start by setting your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it for easy removal and cleanup.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to ensure even distribution throughout your batter.
Combine wet ingredients: In a larger bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until slightly thickened, then add the melted butter or oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Bring it all together: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until incorporated; avoid overmixing to preserve the fudgy texture.
Add optional extras: If desired, fold in nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit now to distribute evenly across the batter for additional texture and flavor.
Bake to fudgy perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. The brownies should be set on the edges but slightly soft in the center to achieve the perfect fudgy finish.

Notes

Measure flour correctly using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense, dry brownies.
Do not overbake; remove brownies just before a toothpick comes out clean to keep them moist and fudgy.
Full-fat Greek yogurt is recommended for richness, but low-fat can be used as a substitute.
Use good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the deepest chocolate flavor.
Chill brownies before cutting for easier, neater slices.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 40mg