If you love brownies just as much as we do (which, we are pretty certain no one could love brownies more than we do…but that is for another day), then keep reading for some amazing news.
Brownie lovers rejoice! We have crafted the perfect healthy AND delicious fudge brownie for you to feed your cravings. Hallelujah!
Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and kept deliciously fudgy by using Greek yogurt and coconut oil, these babies will trick your taste buds into thinking they are the real deal. Take it from us. We know brownies. And, we would never waste our taste buds’ time. Ever. With that said, you won’t know the difference. Trust us!
These Healthy Frosted Fudge Brownies are super easy to make, and only take 20 minutes to bake. Top them with our homemade decedent, yet lower calorie fudge frosting for the perfect summertime chocolate treat.
We see many summer nights filled with brownie sundaes in your future. You are so, so welcome.
Happy summer, babes!
What You Need
Brownies:
3/4 cup (85g) whole wheat flour
3/4 cup (64g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1/4 tsp (1g) baking powder
1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
2 Tbsp (27g) coconut oil
1/2 cup (165g) maple syrup (agave works, too)
1/4 cup (61g) nonfat plain greek yogurt
2 large eggs
1 tsp (4g) pure vanilla extract
Frosting:
1/3 cup (57g) dark chocolate chips
2 Tbsp (30g) almond milk at room temperature
1/4 cup (61g) nonfat plain greek yogurt
2 Tbsp (11g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp (11g) dark cocoa powder
Step by Step
Make your Brownies:
1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees.
2. Prep an 8×8 or 9×9 inch aluminum pan with nonstick spray.l, and set aside.
3. Prep two large mixing bowls. In one, combine your dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In the second bowl, whisk together your eggs, oil, syrup, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Pour your dry ingredients into your wet ingredients a little at a time and mix until incorporated. Don’t overmix.
4. Pour you batter into your greased pan and spread.
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes. You want these fudgy so don’t overbake. They won’t look completely ready but they will firm up as they cool.
6. Let the brownies sit for 8-10 hours or overnight to cool completely and firm up.
Make your frosting:
1. Microwave your chocolate chips on high for 20-30 seconds. Stir and repeat until fully melted.
2. Once completely melted, add in the almond milk, yogurt, and powders. Stir until smooth.
3. Spread on top of your cooled brownies.
Enjoy!
Healthy Frosted Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
- 3/4 cup (85g) whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup (64g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/4 tsp (1g) baking powder
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
- 2 Tbsp (27g) coconut oil
- 1/2 cup (165g) maple syrup (agave works, too)
- 1/4 cup (61g) nonfat plain greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp (4g) pure vanilla extract
Frosting
- 1/3 cup (57g) dark chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp (30g) almond milk at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (61g) nonfat plain greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp (11g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp (11g) dark cocoa powder
Instructions
Make your Brownies
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees.
- Prep an 8×8 or 9×9 inch aluminum pan with nonstick spray.l, and set aside.
- Prep two large mixing bowls. In one, combine your dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In the second bowl, whisk together your eggs, oil, syrup, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour your dry ingredients into your wet ingredients a little at a time and mix until incorporated. Don’t overmix.
- Pour you batter into your greased pan and spread.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes. You want these fudgy so don’t overbake. They won’t look completely ready but they will firm up as they cool.
- Let the brownies sit for 8-10 hours or overnight to cool completely and firm up.
Make your frosting
- Microwave your chocolate chips on high for 20-30 seconds. Stir and repeat until fully melted.
- Once completely melted, add in the almond milk, yogurt, and powders. Stir until smooth.
- Spread on top of your cooled brownies.
