Description
These easy zero-sugar brownies with Greek yogurt are a healthy, low-carb dessert option that delivers rich chocolate flavor without the guilt. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour and Greek yogurt, they’re moist, fudgy, and naturally sweetened with a zero-calorie sweetener, perfect for those watching their sugar intake.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup granulated zero-calorie sweetener (like erythritol or monk fruit)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, almond butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Sweetener: Incorporate the granulated zero-calorie sweetener into the wet mixture, mixing thoroughly to ensure even sweetness.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in the almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until fully integrated with the wet ingredients, forming a smooth batter.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: If using sugar-free chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter for added texture and richness.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean but with a few moist crumbs for fudginess.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing into 9 squares and serving.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake and chill them in the refrigerator before serving.
- To make a nut-free version, substitute almond flour with oat flour.
- Ensure to use a zero-calorie sweetener that measures like sugar for accurate sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
