You only need a few ingredients to make Low Calorie Brownies. This easy treat is delicious and much lower in calories than a traditional brownie.
You know I love easy recipes, especially when it comes to easy dessert recipes. I also love to watch the calories. From skinny cupcakes to diet chocolate cupcakes we are all about frugal and “healthier” options.
Why We Love This Recipe
These healthy brownies have the best fudgy texture, amazing taste and loaded with rich chocolate flavor. Enjoy these gooey, fudgy brownies without the guilt.
These chocolate brownies are less than 100 calories by just swapping the oil and butter for yogurt. Skip the box brownies and make these low calorie brownies from scratch with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Erythritol (granulated sugar consistency)
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Egg
- Fat Free Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips (divided)
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Variations Ideas
- Make Brownies with just Soda – These brownies are made from scratch. But you can also use a brownie mix with a can of soda for another low calorie options.
- Sweetener of Choice – To add sweetness to these brownies, add the sweetener that you prefer. Other sugar substitute include monk fruit sweetener, coconut sugar, or a brown sugar substitute.
- Chocolate Chips – Feel free to use dark chocolate chips or white chocolate chips that fit within your diet.
- Whole Wheat Flour – You can also substitute the whole wheat flour with the all purpose flour for an easy swap.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8X8 baking dish with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with a non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2 – Place half of the chocolate chips in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate chips are melted. Set aside and let it cool for a few minutes.
Step 3 – In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, baking powder or baking soda and salt.
Step 4 – Then whisk the greek yogurt, egg, vanilla extract and milk into the bowl with the melted chocolate (that has cooled slightly).
Step 5 – Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined in a large mixing bowl.
Step 6 – Stir in the remaining chocolate chips.
Step 7 – Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Step 8 – Bake for 20-23 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean.
- Step 9 – Cool the brownies on a wire rack for 20-30 minutes and then they are ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Prepare Baking Pan – For best results, prepare baking dish by spraying the pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Melting Chocolate Chips – Carefully melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals. Stir the chocolate as you heat so that it does not burn.
- Combining Ingredients – Combine the ingredients by hand until well blended but do not overmix.
Frequently Asked Questions
These low calorie brownies store well at room temperature for up to 5 days. Store in a airtight container or a zip lock bag. We recommend placing a paper towel on top to keep the brownies moist. They brownies will last longer if stored in the fridge.
Yes, you can freeze these brownies. Store in a freezer safe container or freezer zip lock bag and they will last about 6 months.
Try these other low calorie desserts
- Skinny Chocolate Cupcakes (only 80 calories each!)
- Angel Food Cupcakes – Under 60 calories each!
- Mandarin Orange Angel Food Cake Recipe
- Low Calorie Lemon Cupcakes
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Low Calorie Brownies
Ingredients
- ½ cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa PowderÂ
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Erythritol Sugar (granulated sugar consistency)Â
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup Fat Free Milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…” cup Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (divided)Â
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place half of the chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth. Let cool for a few minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the Greek yogurt, egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the slightly cooled melted chocolate. Whisk until smooth and combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the remaining chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20–23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20–30 minutes.
- Cut into 16 squares and serve.
WOW, I am going try this as soon as Christmas cookies are all gone. Thanks
Yum
These are great and easy. You can use almost any kind of soda.
how many calories?
This recipe serves 9 and there are approximately 140 calories per brownie. Thank you!
Your ingredient picture shows a brownie mix for 13 x 9 inch pan but the recipe directions state 8 x 8 inch pan. Do you use this brownie mix but bake it in 8 x 8 inch pan instead? My husband and I are diabetic and would like to try this for a treat. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing this low cal recipe. It sounds yummy! Merry Christmas!
How many ounces of Diet Coke ?
I use a 12 oz can for this recipe.