Description
These healthy fudgy cocoa brownies are rich, soft, and deeply chocolatey with a moist, tender center. Made with simple ingredients and a low-and-slow bake, they deliver indulgent flavor with a lighter feel.
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup nonfat milk
1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a second bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined, then stir in the milk and Greek yogurt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 24 to 28 minutes, using the shorter time for fudgier brownies and longer for a firmer texture.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
Whole wheat flour creates a slightly heartier texture, while all-purpose flour yields a softer crumb.
Add dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or pecans for extra flavor and texture.
A pinch of cinnamon or extra vanilla can enhance the flavor.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 99 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
