Almost Fat-Free Fudge Brownies are a wonderful way to enjoy rich, chocolatey goodness without all that heavy butter and oil, dear. I’ve been making these for years, and they never fail to disappear from the plate!
The secret is using creamy yogurt instead of excess fat, which keeps these brownies moist and fudgy while the cocoa powder gives them that deep chocolate flavor you crave. A touch of baking soda helps them rise just right, and pecans add a lovely crunch if you’d like.
These brownies are perfect for tucking into lunchboxes or sharing with neighbors—they’re the kind of treat that makes people smile because they taste indulgent but are actually quite good for you. My grandchildren ask for these every single time they visit, and I love knowing I’m giving them something wholesome.
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Almost Fat-Free Fudge Brownies
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 0.5 cup Cocoa Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 1 cup Yogurt
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Spartan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F Lightly grease an 8×8-inch pan.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt in increments of 15-20 seconds, stirring after each increment.
- Be careful not to burn!
- Once the chocolate is smooth when stirred, allow to sit for a minute or two.
- Add yogurt and sugar to the melted chocolate and mix until combined.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
- Add this flour mixture and nuts to the chocolate mixture.
- Stir until just combined.
- Add the water and stir carefully until the batter comes together.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until baked through.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before removing from the pan and slicing.
