Greek Yogurt Fudgy Brownies (Printable)

Rich chocolate squares with Greek yogurt for a moist, protein-packed treat.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 0% fat)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
04 - 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Chocolate & Extras

11 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
12 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, applesauce, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
03 - Sift cocoa powder, flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt into a separate bowl.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
05 - Gently stir in dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the surface, and optionally sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like decadent fudge brownies but pack 5 grams of protein per piece, so your body feels genuinely satisfied.
  • The Greek yogurt keeps them impossibly moist without any weird chemical aftertaste—just pure chocolate comfort.
  • Ready in 40 minutes total, which means you can go from craving to eating chocolate before dinner.
02 -
  • The toothpick test is everything—pull it out a few seconds too early and you've got a slightly soft center, which is honestly perfect, but much later and they dry out.
  • These taste even better the next day, after the flavors have settled and the texture becomes almost fudgy-creamy.
03 -
  • The secret to fudginess is baking at 350°F instead of higher—lower heat keeps the chocolate tender instead of setting it firm.
  • Room-temperature ingredients mix more smoothly, so pull your eggs and Greek yogurt out of the fridge about 15 minutes before you start baking.
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