Fudgy Greek Yogurt Brownies (Print View)

Moist, fudgy brownies enriched with Greek yogurt and cocoa for a lighter, protein-packed chocolate indulgence.

# Components:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like decadent fudge but pack twice the protein without any gym-class aftertaste.
  • The Greek yogurt keeps them impossibly moist while the applesauce adds tenderness—no dry, dense hockey pucks here.
  • They're ready in 40 minutes flat, which means chocolate satisfaction whenever the craving strikes.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling them completely in the pan—I learned this the hard way when I tried to cut warm brownies and ended up with brownie crumble instead of clean squares.
  • The applesauce is not optional. It's what keeps these moist for days without making them gummy, and I once tried to skip it thinking oil alone would work. I was wrong.
  • Your oven might run hot or cool, so start checking at 22 minutes. Overbaked brownies become dry, and these deserve better than that.
03 -
  • If your Greek yogurt is very tangy, mix it with a spoonful of honey before folding in—it smooths out the bite without changing the texture.
  • Brown butter instead of coconut oil adds a toasted depth that feels luxurious and completely transforms the flavor profile.
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