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Healthy Greek Yogurt Brownies Recipe

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Deliciously rich and moist Healthy Greek Yogurt Brownies made with oat flour and Greek yogurt for a nutritious twist. These brownies feature a luscious chocolate ganache topping, combining wholesome ingredients with decadent chocolate flavor in a quick 40-minute bake.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

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 bean paste
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Chocolate Ganache

  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate (4 ounces, chopped)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan to prevent sticking. Set aside while you prepare the batter.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together the oat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sea salt until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Melt chocolate and butter: Microwave the semisweet chocolate and melted butter (or coconut oil) together in short bursts, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
  4. Mix wet ingredients: Whisk the granulated sugar, vanilla Greek yogurt, vanilla bean paste, and eggs into the melted chocolate mixture until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
  5. Add dry ingredients: Gradually whisk in the dry flour mixture until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips: Stir the chocolate chips evenly into the brownie batter for added texture and bursts of chocolate.
  7. Bake the brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. For gooier brownies, bake closer to 20 minutes. You want the top to be just barely set with edges pulling slightly away from the pan.
  8. Cool brownies: Remove the brownies from the oven and set the pan on a wire rack to cool while you prepare the ganache.
  9. Prepare ganache – heat cream: Pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and gently warm over medium-high heat until it just starts to bubble. Avoid boiling, as this can affect texture.
  10. Make ganache: Remove from heat and immediately whisk in chopped semisweet chocolate and vanilla bean paste until the mixture is smooth, dark, and glossy.
  11. Cool ganache: Let the ganache sit off heat and cool slightly; it will thicken as it cools, making it perfect for topping.
  12. Assemble: Pour the slightly cooled ganache evenly over the cooled brownies in the pan.
  13. Set ganache: Allow the ganache to firm up at room temperature or speed up the process by placing the brownies in the refrigerator.
  14. Serve: Once the ganache is set, cut the brownies into 16 servings and serve either at room temperature or chilled according to preference.

Notes

  • Use oat flour for gluten-free option; almond flour can be used but may change texture slightly.
  • Vanilla bean paste can be substituted with pure vanilla extract if unavailable.
  • For vegan or dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter, coconut cream instead of heavy cream, and a plant-based yogurt alternative.
  • Baking time affects texture: 20 minutes for gooey and 25 minutes for fudgier brownies.
  • Ganache will thicken as it cools—make sure it’s not too hot when pouring over brownies to avoid melting.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American with Greek inspiration
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/healthy-greek-yogurt-brownies-recipe/