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Lower Fat Fudge Brownies

Name: Lower Fat Fudge Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 10 tablespoons plain yogurt; 2 large eggs eggs; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Rating: 3.33 stars

66 Ratings
58 Reviews
8 Photos

After many tries, I've finally developed a really fudge-y, chewy brownie recipe. Several people in my office are on diets and swear by these. You can use low fat or nonfat yogurt and egg replacers to make it even lower in fat and cholesterol, but the full fat yogurt really adds to the texture of the brownies.

By Emily Brooks

Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

9 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 9 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 cup white sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
10 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 large eggs eggs
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.

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Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, cocoa powder and yogurt. Stir in the eggs one at a time until well blended, then add vanilla and salt. Stir in the flour until just absorbed. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 3

Bake for 28 to 32 minutes in the preheated oven, until the brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, and a toothpick inserted comes out fairly clean (sticky crumbs are okay). Cool brownies in the pan over a wire rack before cutting into squares. Cover tightly with plastic wrap to store.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

150.4 calories; 3.5 g protein; 31.1 g carbohydrates; 43.6 mg cholesterol; 56.7 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (58)

Most helpful positive review

SMARTIN103

01/11/2004

For a very low-fat brownie these are surprisingly good. They are very chocolatey and moist but it's still obvious they aren't the "real thing". We list them most topped with frozen yogurt or fruit to make them seem richer. I used vanilla yogurt to make it a smoother flavor (10 Tbsp of yogurt equals a 6 oz container). I'd make again! Read More

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(33)

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Alex

07/30/2006

This is not bad for a low fat brownie though the texture is slightly rubbery. I had better results with low fat yogurt than with fat free. Overall good for reduced fat! Read More

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(27)

66 Ratings

5 star values: 14
4 star values: 24
3 star values: 9
2 star values: 8
1 star values: 11

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SMARTIN103

01/11/2004

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MOTHEROFLITTLE

08/23/2005

THESE ARE GOOD BROWNIES TO BE LOW CAL.I ONLY USED 2/3 CUP SUGAR 1 EGG PLUS ENOUGH WATER TO EQUAL TWO EGGS AND 3/4 CUP SELF RISING FLOUR OMIT SALT FATFREE YOGURT COCOA VANILLA.REALLY THE SAME JUST EVEN LESS CALORIES.MINE WERE CAKE LIKE BUT ULTA MOIST! Read More

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(31)

Alex

07/30/2006

This is not bad for a low fat brownie though the texture is slightly rubbery. I had better results with low fat yogurt than with fat free. Overall good for reduced fat! Read More

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(27)

jen

04/10/2007

I'm more of a chewy-cakey brownie person than dense and fudgy but I found these delightful. I did make a few changes to enhance the flavor. I used fat-free plain yogurt and added 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking soda and about 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (it really enhances chocolate nicely). I had to increase the baking time by a few minutes too. Nice flavor. Read More

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(15)

Denise

08/20/2008

Very yummy (and bonus that it is low fat). I use low fat vanilla yogurt and omit the vanilla. So fudgy (and yummy with some chocolate chips in it too!) Read More

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(12)

jessicah

04/02/2009

These were rubbery and inedible. My BF who will eat anything won't eat these. (And I followed the recipe to a "T" no substitutions or anything.) Read More

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(11)

natalia

05/19/2006

this recipie was bad! The cocoa was too strong and there was a weird after taste maybe by the yogurt? Not the best brownie recipie but I was curious to try it and im curious on how to improve it. Read More

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(10)

Nicole

04/14/2009

Nice and easy for low fat brownies. I used non-fat yogurt and thought it was fine. Read More

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GONEBANANAS

01/14/2004

Our family love these brownies. If you only like very sugary sweet brownies then they may not appeal to you as they have a distinct yoghurt flavor. We are addicted to them! Read More

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(9)

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Nutritional Information

Lower Fat Fudge Brownies

Servings Per Recipe: 9
Calories: 150.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 6 %

sugars:

fat: 3 %

saturated fat: 5 %

cholesterol: 15 %

vitamin a iu: 1 %

niacin equivalents: 10 %

vitamin b6: 2 %

vitamin c:

folate: 6 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 6 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 2 %

thiamin: 8 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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SMARTIN103

01/11/2004

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MOTHEROFLITTLE

08/23/2005

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Alex

07/30/2006

This is not bad for a low fat brownie though the texture is slightly rubbery. I had better results with low fat yogurt than with fat free. Overall good for reduced fat!

Helpful

(27)

jen

04/10/2007

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(15)

Denise

08/20/2008

Very yummy (and bonus that it is low fat). I use low fat vanilla yogurt and omit the vanilla. So fudgy (and yummy with some chocolate chips in it too!)

Helpful

(12)

jessicah

04/02/2009

These were rubbery and inedible. My BF who will eat anything won't eat these. (And I followed the recipe to a "T" no substitutions or anything.)

Helpful

(11)

natalia

05/19/2006

this recipie was bad! The cocoa was too strong and there was a weird after taste maybe by the yogurt? Not the best brownie recipie but I was curious to try it and im curious on how to improve it.

Helpful

(10)

Nicole

04/14/2009

Nice and easy for low fat brownies. I used non-fat yogurt and thought it was fine.

Helpful

(10)

GONEBANANAS

01/14/2004

Our family love these brownies. If you only like very sugary sweet brownies then they may not appeal to you as they have a distinct yoghurt flavor. We are addicted to them!

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(9)