Lighten Up Whatever Floats Your Boat Brownies 32204
Indulge in guilt-free decadence with these "Lighten Up Whatever Floats Your Boat Brownies," a healthier twist on the classic treat. This easy recipe combines unsweetened cocoa powder, creamy Greek yogurt, and unsweetened applesauce to create rich, fudgy brownies with significantly reduced fat and calories. Perfectly sweetened with a blend of granulated sugar and light brown sugar, these brownies offer just the right amount of indulgence without going overboard. Customize them with optional mix-ins like mini chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, these lighter brownies are ideal for dessert or an afternoon snack when you're craving chocolate without the guilt. Perfectly portioned into 12 squares, they’re a family-friendly dessert that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 units egg whites
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: applesauce, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and egg whites, until smooth.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If desired, fold in mini chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and spread it out smoothly using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 equal squares.
Serve and enjoy your lightened-up brownies! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 959 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 346.0 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.5 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 216.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.5 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 2462 mg | 52% | |
*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.
