Healthy Greek Yogurt Brownies
Posted Sep 28, 2017, Updated Jun 26, 2024
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These healthy greek yogurt brownies are so fudgy and delicious that no one ever suspects they’re good for you! They’re easy to make and are the best healthy brownies you’ll ever eat.
Brownies are my favorite dessert! No matter what dietary restrictions you may have, I promise there is a delicious healthy brownie recipe on my site for you!
These greek yogurt brownies are the perfect healthy dessert. Everyone who tries them raves about how fudgy and chocolatey they are. And no one ever suspects that they are healthy brownies!
These brownies are my go-to dessert recipe when I’m short on time but still want to make a delicious treat for guests. They are easy to make, which is perfect when you’re entertaining and have many other dishes to prepare.
These healthy brownies are gluten-free & grain-free and are high in protein, but you would never know it by tasting them!
Healthy Greek Yogurt Brownies: Substitutions
- Almond/oat flour: All-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, spelt flour, etc. are all great choices. The only flour that doesn’t work in this recipe is coconut flour.
- Butter: to make these dairy free substitute coconut oil.
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt can be used in place of vanilla (I do this all the time). You can also use dairy-free greek yogurt.
- Coconut sugar. Any granulated sugar works well in this recipe.
- Ganache. Feel free to omit the ganache all together, these brownies hold up perfectly on their own. However, if you want an extra layer of fudgy goodness, then the ganache won’t disappoint.
- Heavy Cream. in order for the ganache to set up a rich and creamy dairy product needs to be used. I have had great success with heavy cream and half & half. For a dairy-free version use full-fat coconut cream or dairy-free creamer.
How to Make Greek Yogurt Brownies
This recipe is very easy to make, but well walk through the process together, and don’t forget to watch the video.
Begin by combining the dry ingredients.
Then, combine the wet ingredients. I suggest whisking vigorously to ensure a thick batter.
Next, stir in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into a prepared baking pan.
Lastly, bake the Greek yogurt brownies until the top is set and shiny and the brownies are just barely jiggly. For extremely fudgy brownies, bake closer to 20 minutes, for firmer brownies bake for 25 minutes.
Make the Chocolate Ganache (Optional)
If you’d like, make the ganache and pour it over the top of the greek yogurt brownies.
If you opt for the ganache, you will need to chill the brownies to set the ganache before cutting and serving.
Store
Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. I find these actually taste even better the second day after refrigerating.
Freeze
To freeze, place brownies in a single layer on a baking sheet and put in the freezer until hardened. Then, transfer them to an airtight container and freeze for up to two months. Thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Greek Yogurt Brownies Recipe FAQS
In this healthy brownie recipe, coconut sugar (unrefined) is used. You can substitute a 1:1 sugar alternative and sugar-free chocolate chips if you want a sugar-free variety.
This recipe only calls for 1/2 cup sugar, which is pretty low for brownies! You can decrease it if you want more bitter brownies.
You can use an egg replacers, or a chia/flax egg.
No leaving agents and using melted chocolate and Greek yogurt makes these healthy brownies extra fudgy.
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Healthy Greek Yogurt Brownies
Ingredients
- ¼ cup almond flour (or oat flour)*
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate (4 oz, chopped)
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter (or coconut oil, melted)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup Vanilla Greek yogurt**
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Chocolate Ganache:
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate (4 ounces)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees grease a 9×9” baking pan and set aside.
- Mix almond flour, cocoa powder and sea salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- Melt chocolate & coconut oil/butter together in the microwave. Mix until completely melted.
- Mix in sugar, Greek yogurt and vanilla.
- Mix in eggs, one at a time until the batter is completely smooth.
- Add dry ingredients, whisk until just incorporated.
- Add chocolate chips!
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is just barely set and the edges are slightly pulling away from the sides of the pan. (20 = gooier brownies)
- When brownies are finished baking, place the pan on a wire rack and cool.
Make the Ganache:
- While the brownies are baking, make the ganache.
- Add heavy cream to a small saucepan and warm over medium-high heat until it just begins to bubble. Do NOT let it boil.
- Turn off heat and whisk in chopped chocolate and vanilla until the mixture is dark and smooth.
- Remove from warm burner and let cool slightly. The ganache thickens as it cools.
Assemble
- Once the ganache is slightly cooled, pour it over your cooling brownies.
- Let the ganache firm up at room temperature or place in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
- Remove from refrigerator, cut and serve at room temperature, or serve cold!
Video
Notes
- Almond/oat flour:* I usually use almond flour, but oat flour works equally well. Also, all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, spelt flour, etc. The only flour that really wouldn’t work in this recipe is coconut flour.
- Butter: to make these dairy free substitute coconut oil!
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt can be used in place of vanilla (I do this all the time). You can also use dairy-free greek yogurt.
- Coconut sugar. Any granulated sugar works well in this recipe!
- Feel free to omit the ganache all together, these brownies hold up perfectly on their own. However, if you want an extra layer of fudgy goodness, then the ganache won’t disappoint.
- Heavy Cream. in order for the ganache to set up a rich and creamy dairy product needs to be used. I have had great success with heavy cream and half & half. For a dairy-free version use full-fat coconut cream or dairy-free creamer.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These are amazing. I also do not use the sugar, With chocolate chips qnd the bittersweet chocolate make the perfect sweetness!
Loved these! I completely omitted the sugar (I felt the chocolate chips were sweet enough) and I did not make the ganache and they are DIVINE! So yummy and hubby approved 🙂
Thank you Heather!!!
Has anyone tried making double this recipe in a 9×9 pan so that they come out a bit thicker? How should I change the cooking instructions if I go this route? This recipe sounds amazing and am dying to make it, but am hoping to get thicker pieces without using a smaller pan (I don’t have one) as it sounds like these don’t rise.
These are so fudgy and delicious! I used regular flour because that was all I had. I added 1/4 cup chopped walnuts as well. They are only about an inch thick, but taste so decadent!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them Alexa!
I loved these so much!!! Can you use stevia in place of the coconut sugar??
So so yummy! Definitely no need for the ganache!
I Used only 1 TBs of each, butter & coconut oil and half the chocolate. I’ll do it again. And again…
Very good. SUPER chocolately (I almost used an entire bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips for the entire recipe). Next time I’d use a smaller pan though because they didn’t really rise and therefore came out kind of thin (maybe a 7×7 pan?). Mine did kind of fall apart a little bit (I used coconut sugar, and I see someone else on here did the same and had the same problem). I liked how these were easy to make and didn’t involve blenders or food processors, etc. My husband doesn’t eat desserts so I’ve got the whole pan to myself! I hope they freeze well.
These are UNREAL! How long do they last in the fridge?
They’ve never lasted more than a few days in my fridge! 😉
Okay, so I usually don’t write reviews, but I had to thank you for this recipe! Amazing! So fudgy and delicious! I wouldn’t even guess that they are gluten-free and a healthier brownie. I used some oat flour and plain whole milk Greek yogurt. Never used yogurt in a brownie recipe before, but it is a game change. I did not increase the sugar, but used 1/4c light brown sugar and 1/4 raw sugar, just because I love the flavors of both. Simply amazing! Thanks again!
Forgot to mention that I did not make the ganache, but I imagine it would be the icing on the cake! Lol
They were amazing as is!
These look AMAZING! My daughter loves to bake with me. I can’t wait to try these with her!