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Healthy Greek Yogurt Brownies Recipe

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These Healthy Greek Yogurt Brownies are a deliciously fudgy and decadent dessert that’s been lightened up with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt and oat flour. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, they are topped with a rich chocolate ganache, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Brownie Batter

  • ¼ cup oat flour (or almond 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

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan and set aside to ensure brownies won’t stick.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine oat flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  3. Melt Chocolate and Butter: Melt semisweet chocolate and butter (or coconut oil) together in the microwave, stirring until completely smooth and fully melted.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk the sugar, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and eggs into the melted chocolate mixture until smooth and fully incorporated.
  5. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually whisk the dry oat flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for added texture and chocolate bursts.
  7. Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The brownies are done when the top is just barely set and the edges begin to pull away from the sides. Bake for 20 minutes if you prefer gooier brownies.
  8. Cool Brownies: Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool slightly while preparing the ganache.
  9. Prepare Ganache: In a small saucepan, warm heavy cream over medium-high heat until it just begins to bubble—do not let it boil. Turn off the heat and whisk in chopped semisweet chocolate and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and dark.
  10. Assemble: Remove ganache from heat and let it cool slightly to thicken. Pour ganache evenly over the cooling brownies.
  11. Set and Serve: Let the ganache firm up at room temperature, or refrigerate to speed the process. Once set, cut the brownies into 16 squares and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

  • For gluten-free option, use almond flour and ensure oat flour is certified gluten-free.
  • Use coconut oil and coconut cream to make the recipe dairy-free and vegan-friendly (omit eggs and substitute with vegan egg replacement if needed).
  • Adjust baking time depending on desired fudginess: less time for gooier brownies, more time for firmer texture.
  • Store brownies covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Allow ganache to cool slightly before pouring to avoid melting the brownies’ surface.

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