Zero-Sugar Greek Yogurt Brownies Recipe
These Zero-Sugar Greek Yogurt Brownies offer a fudgy, rich chocolate experience without the added sugar, using Greek yogurt for moisture and protein. They are perfect for those seeking a healthier, lower-carb dessert option that doesn’t compromise on flavor or texture.
- Author: lea
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed for deeper chocolate flavor)
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or 3/4 cup all-purpose flour for non-gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup zero-calorie sweetener (erythritol, allulose, or monk fruit blend)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts
- Prep. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Bring Greek yogurt and eggs to room temperature to ensure smooth batter mixing.
- Mix Dry Ingredients. In a bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and zero-calorie sweetener. Sift if a smoother batter is preferred, otherwise a whisk works fine.
- Mix Wet Ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, eggs, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Batter. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Mix until just combined to keep the brownies tender, avoiding overmixing.
- Add Optional Ingredients. If using, fold in sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts gently into the batter.
- Bake. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Bake for 18–25 minutes, starting to check at 18 minutes. Use a toothpick test; it should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter. Avoid overbaking to keep them fudgy.
- Cool and Slice. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan to set the texture properly. For cleaner slices, chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- Measure ingredients precisely for consistent results, preferably using a kitchen scale.
- Room temperature eggs and Greek yogurt improve batter texture and emulsification.
- Don’t overmix the batter to maintain a fudgy texture rather than cakey.
- Baking times may vary depending on your oven; start checking early.
- Brownies keep best when stored in an airtight container in the fridge and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Sweetener choice impacts taste and texture; erythritol may have a cooling effect, allulose bakes like sugar, and monk fruit blends vary by brand.
- For gluten-free, use almond flour exclusively or a gluten-free blend.
- Vegan adaptations are possible but will alter texture—use flax eggs and coconut oil instead of butter and eggs.
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