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Sugar-Free Cocoa Brownies

These easy, sugar-free brownies combine Greek yogurt and applesauce for a moist, fudgy texture with a rich, chocolate flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder For a rich chocolate flavor.
  • 1/2 cup almond flour or all-purpose flour Almond flour for a low-carb option.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Leavening agent for texture.
  • 1/2 cup sugar substitute (like erythritol or stevia) To keep it sugar-free.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Adds moisture and protein.
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce Acts as a natural sweetener.
  • 2 large eggs For binding the brownies.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prep your pan and oven. Set yourself up for easy removal later by preparing your baking pan before you mix the batter.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until the mixture looks uniform and creamy.
  3. Add the dry ingredients: cocoa powder, almond flour or all-purpose flour, sugar substitute, salt, and baking powder.
  4. Stir just until combined; do not overmix.
  5. Transfer the batter to your prepared pan and level out the top.
  6. Bake until the brownies look set on top and a tester comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Allow cooling before slicing to ensure clean cuts.

Notes

Store brownies in an airtight container in the fridge to keep them moist. For meal prep, slice once fully cooled.