Light Rocky Road Brownies
Indulge in the perfect balance of decadence and lightness with these irresistible Light Rocky Road Brownies. This recipe transforms a classic treat into a guilt-free favorite by using wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt and unsweetened applesauce for a moist, fudgy base. Topped with gooey mini marshmallows, rich dark chocolate chips, and crunchy almonds or walnuts, these brownies deliver all the texture and flavor of traditional rocky road desserts without the added heaviness. Ready in just 35 minutes, these treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping things lighter. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or an after-dinner indulgence, these brownies are sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.33 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.33 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
- 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cups Mini marshmallows
- 0.5 cups Dark chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups Chopped almonds or walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch square baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, Greek yogurt, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the pan, and sprinkle the mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts evenly over the partially baked brownies.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the brownie comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares. Serve and enjoy your light rocky road brownies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.9 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 1009 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 415.6 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.4 g | 162% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.8 g | ||
| Protein | 58.6 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 28.3 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 2639 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
