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These Greek Yogurt Brownies are gluten free, high protein, low carb, and refined sugar free. They’re perfectly rich, fudgey, and filled with benefits of healthier ingredients. Easy to make and ready in less than thirty minutes, these might just be the best brownies you’ve ever had!
What if I told you that you could make thick, fudgey brownies with only five ingredients AND they were high in protein? Well, this recipe delivers exactly that and I can’t stop making them. They’ve become my go-to brownie recipe at the moment! When I’m craving a brownie, I want something that’s rich with chocolate, thick, has a soft and gooey center and slightly crisp edges. I try to make sure that every brownie recipe I share has all of these things to make the perfect, irresistible brownie. If you haven’t already, you’re also going to want to check out my Black Bean Brownies, Two Minute Protein Brownie, and Zucchini Brownies. But first, maybe try these as they’re the real show stopper 😉
With minimal ingredients, these brownies pack a lot of flavor and protein! The entire pan has about 50g of protein and I usually cut mine into twelve pieces so that’s almost 5g per slice. Not too shabby for a healthier dessert option if you ask me! The first time I tried them, I was shocked at how good they turned out. Especially because the main ingredient is Greek yogurt! But that not only gives these a decent amount of protein, but also that amazingly soft, chewy texture.
Unlike most brownie recipes, these offer a great balance of macros that will keep you full, satisfied, and not riding the blood sugar roller coaster. We have healthy fats and protein from the Greek yogurt, egg, protein powder, and carbs from the sweetener. You can keep these lower sugar, like I did, by using coconut sugar or a similar granulated sweetener. But trust me. they’re still plenty sweet!
I love making a batch of these at the beginning of the week and storing in the fridge for meal prep so I have a sweet treat ready to grab. You can always store these in the freezer if you want them to last longer. Or make a pan for a night in with friends and see if you have any left over… I doubt you will 💁♀️
Watch the tutorial HERE.
This Why You’ll Love These
- Crowd favorite – Whether you’re making these for your own house, friends, family, neighbors, etc. they’re going to be loved. When I shared these with my family, they didn’t last the night!
- Less mess – You just mix everything in a bowl, pour into a pan, bake, and you’re done!
- Higher protein – Three out of the five main ingredients are high protein which help boost the protein of each brownie and the entire pan.
- Dietary friendly – These brownies are gluten free, high protein, low carb, and low sugar.
What You’ll Need
- Plain Greek yogurt – I prefer plain so there’s no added flavoring coming through and it adds to the softness of the cookie while adding protein! You can also try a thick dairy free yogurt like Cocojune or Culina.
- Egg – I haven’t tried this with an egg replacement yet so I can’t say for sure if it would work. The egg in this recipe is what helps give the rise and fluffy texture!
- Protein powder – My favorite right now is from Flavcity (code: CALLA) , they have whey and plant based options. You can use chocolate, vanilla, or unflavored for this recipe. Really any kind!
- Cocoa powder – You can also use cacao powder but might need a little more sweetener to balance the bitterness.
- Coconut sugar – I love this as a lower sugar option, it’s lower glycemic than other sweeteners but tastes just as delicious. Any granulated sweetener will work.
- Chocolate chips – These are optional for topping, but I love having extra chocolate in my brownies. Any kind will work, my favorites are by Enjoy Life or Pascha.
How To Make
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients well until a thick batter forms.
- Pour the batter into the lined baking pan and spread evenly. If you want to add chocolate chips on top, do that here.
- Bake for twenty to twenty five minutes or until the brownies are slightly risen and firm.
- Let them cool completely, top with flakey sea salt, and enjoy!
Recommended Tools
- Baking pan – I used a 9×7 pan for thick brownies. You can use an 8×8 but the brownies will be thicker and might need to cook longer. If using a 9×9 pan, they will be slightly thinner and might need to bake less.
- Parchment paper
- Stainless steel measuring cups and spoons
- Glass mixing bowls
- Silicone spatula
Must Try High Protein Sweets
High Protein Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Gluten Free, Low Sugar)
High Protein Cottage Cheese Fudge (Gluten Free, Low Sugar)
Protein Lava Cake (Gluten Free, Low Sugar)
Greek Yogurt Brownies (Gluten Free, High Protein)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar (or granulated sweetener of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a pan with parchment paper.
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
- Transfer to baking pan, spread evenly, option to top with chocolate chips.
- Bake for 20 – 25 min until firm and slightly risen.
- Let cool completely, top with flakey sea salt, and enjoy!
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Good recipe. It is tangy so keep that in mind, you can add extra salt to balance the tanginess. It also takes a lot longer to cook than directed. I don’t know if it’s my oven but it ended up taking 30 minutes to cook fully
Hi Wesley! Every oven is so different along with a few other factors so cooking times can vary a lot, but I’m glad you found a time that worked for you 🤗 Thanks for sharing!
What size pan???
Hi! I used a 9×7 pan for thicker brownies 😊
How much of the chocolate chips do you use? Do you just sprinkle them on top?
Hi Cheryl! I usually use 1/4 cup in the batter and sprinkle some extra on top, it’s up to you 🤗
Mine turned out very dry. I cooked them 5 minutes longer as they were not done in the middle. Used fage 0% yogurt. Any tips for them being more moist? Thank you
Hi Sarah! Using the non-fat yogurt might have made them drier because there isn’t as much moisture in the yogurt as there is with full-fat or other kinds of Greek yogurt. I would try swapping that out or baking at a lower temperature for longer for a more even bake. I hope that helps!
Im.not a fan of protein powder in general- what substitutes are recommended if not needed to be gluten free?. Is regular flour ok?.thanks!
Hi! I haven’t tried this with anything other than the protein powder but because it’s a dry ingredient, you could try a regular flour in its place. You might just need a little less, start small while you’re mixing and add as needed. I hope that works for you!
What can I use if I don’t have protein powder
Hi Jen! I haven’t tried this without protein powder but you could try using a gluten free flour instead. I hope that helps!
Do you list the nutritional value of your recipes?
Hi! Nutrition information isn’t included on recipes but you can add the recipe to an online nutrition calculator or app for that – it’s nice too because you can add your exact products you’re using!