Power Brownies

These moist whole-wheat Power Brownies are made with Greek yogurt instead of butter and applesauce instead of eggs for a lower-guilt treat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 132 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• cooking spray
• 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 cup applesauce
• 0.5 cup brewed coffee

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch square baking pan.

Step 2

Mix sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Push mixture to the sides of the bowl to form a well in the center.

Step 3

Combine yogurt, coffee, applesauce, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Pour yogurt mixture into the flour mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Spread in the prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until center is firm to the touch, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting into squares, about 15 minutes.