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Healthy Brownies Recipe

Healthy Brownies Recipe
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These Healthy Brownies are a guilt-free treat made with dark chocolate, coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and oat flour. They’re naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and honey vanilla Greek yogurt, resulting in a fudgy texture and rich chocolate flavor without refined sugars or flours. Perfect for a wholesome dessert or snack, these brownies are easy to make and can be topped with an optional creamy chocolate frosting for added indulgence.

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

  • 1–1/2 cups dark chocolate chips (53% cacao, divided)
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or light brown sugar)
  • 3/4 cup oat flour (blend regular oats into a fine powder)
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (remaining from the 1–1/2 cups)

Optional Frosting

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or any milk)
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (used for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal later, and lightly spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Melt Chocolate: Place 1 cup of dark chocolate chips in a large bowl. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the coconut oil until liquid. Pour the hot coconut oil over the chocolate chips and stir until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. If necessary, microwave in 10–15 second bursts and keep stirring until fully melted and combined. Allow this mixture to cool slightly.
  3. Add Remaining Ingredients: Whisk the honey vanilla Greek yogurt into the melted chocolate and coconut oil mixture until smooth. Then add the vanilla extract, salt, baking soda, and coconut sugar. Whisk thoroughly until the batter is completely smooth and uniform.
  4. Blend Oats: Using a blender, pulse regular oats until they become a fine powder to make oat flour. Measure out 3/4 cup of this oat flour and stir it into the brownie batter. Then fold in the remaining 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips to add texture and bites of melted chocolate.
  5. Bake: Pour and spread the thick brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 28–32 minutes, or until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake; slightly underbaking gives a fudgier, more moist brownie. Once baked, let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  6. Make Optional Frosting: For a richer topping, combine 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt. Then whisk in 3/4 cup powdered sugar briskly until the frosting is fully smooth and creamy. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to thicken before spreading over the cooled brownies.
  7. Chill: Cover the baking pan and refrigerate the brownies for at least 6 hours or overnight. These brownies taste best when served cold. To serve, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares.

Notes

  • Use dark chocolate chips with at least 53% cacao for a balance of sweetness and richness.
  • Coconut oil adds healthy fats and a subtle tropical flavor, but can be substituted with any neutral oil if needed.
  • Honey vanilla Greek yogurt contributes moisture and natural sweetness, making the brownies healthier than traditional versions.
  • Blending oats into oat flour helps keep the brownies gluten-free and adds fiber.
  • Do not overbake; underbaking slightly keeps brownies fudgy and moist.
  • The optional frosting adds sweetness and creaminess but can be omitted for a lighter version.
  • Chilling enhances flavor and texture; these brownies are best served cold.

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Keywords: healthy brownies, gluten free brownies, oat flour brownies, low refined sugar brownies, fudgy brownies

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