These fudgy brownies are a delicious and healthy chocolate treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without any added sugar. Made with ingredients like Greek yogurt, these zero sugar brownies are perfect for anyone looking to indulge guilt-free.
This recipe is ideal for sugar-free baking and is packed with protein, making it a great option for a nutritious dessert or snack.
Easy Sugar-Free Protein Brownies
These protein-packed brownies feature a rich chocolate flavor and a fudgy texture, thanks to the use of Greek yogurt. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 brownies, making them perfect for sharing or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sugar-free sweetener (like erythritol or stevia)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (sugar-free optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the applesauce, Greek yogurt, sugar-free sweetener, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the dark chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before cutting them into squares. Enjoy your healthy, fudgy brownies!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 brownies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
