Skinny Gooey Cherry Brownies
Indulge guilt-free with these Skinny Gooey Cherry Brownies—rich, fudgy, and bursting with juicy cherry goodness! Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and nonfat Greek yogurt, these brownies deliver all the decadent chocolate flavor you crave without the extra calories. Dark chocolate chips add pockets of molten sweetness, while fresh or thawed cherries provide a tangy twist that takes this dessert to the next level. Ready in just 35 minutes, this healthier treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth whether you're hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night at home. Serve them as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream for a truly irresistible dessert experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup pitted and halved cherries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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, whisk together the applesauce, Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips and cherries, reserving a few cherries to place on top for presentation if desired.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Top with reserved cherries if using.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (avoid overbaking to keep the brownies fudgy).
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before cutting into 9 squares.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1581 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.8 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 192 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 942 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 324.3 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.3 g | 187% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.7 g | ||
| Protein | 54.5 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 2869 mg | 61% | |
*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.
