(Guilt-free, fudgy, and secretly packed with protein!)
📋 Overview
Who says brownies can’t be healthy? These flourless Greek yogurt brownies are moist, rich, and taste like the real deal — but with no flour, butter, or refined oil. Greek yogurt provides creaminess and protein, cocoa brings deep chocolate flavor, and eggs help bind and lift the texture. It’s the perfect high-protein, low-guilt treat that still satisfies your sweet tooth.
🕒 Recipe Snapshot
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 9 squares
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Difficulty: Super Easy
- Storage: Fridge-friendly
- Protein: ~7–10g per brownie
🛒 Ingredients (Basic Version)
✅ Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
✅ Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice
- ¼ tsp baking soda or baking powder (for a little rise)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (for melt-in-the-mouth pockets)
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder (deepens chocolate flavor)
🔪 Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
🔸 Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together:
- Greek yogurt
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract (if using)
- Maple syrup/honey/sweetener (if desired)
🔸 Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
- Sift in the cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Fold gently with a spatula until a smooth, thick batter forms.
- Stir in chocolate chips if using.
🔸 Step 4: Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then lift out and slice.
🧊 Storage
- Fridge: Store brownies in an airtight container up to 5–6 days.
- Freezer: Freeze slices individually wrapped for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm in microwave for 10–15 seconds for gooey texture.
📊 Nutrition Estimate (per brownie, 1 of 9)
| Nutrient | Amount (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110–140 |
| Protein | 7–10g |
| Carbs | 7–10g |
| Fat | 6g |
| Sugar | Varies based on sweetener |
| Fiber | 2g |
💡 Pro Tips
- For sweeter brownies: Add ¼–⅓ cup of sweetener or chocolate chips.
- For cake-like texture: Add 1–2 tbsp almond flour or protein powder.
- For ultra fudgy brownies: Slightly underbake and cool completely before slicing.
- Boost protein: Use chocolate-flavored whey or casein protein powder in place of some cocoa.
🍪 Variations
1. Peanut Butter Swirl
- Swirl in 2 tbsp natural peanut butter on top before baking.
2. Mocha Fudge
- Add 1 tsp espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.
3. Protein Brownies
- Replace 2 tbsp cocoa with 2 tbsp chocolate protein powder.
4. Keto Version
- Use monk fruit or erythritol as sweetener; use full-fat Greek yogurt.
5. Blackout Brownies
- Add ½ cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chunks for intense richness.
