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    Healthy Low Calorie Brownies | So Fudgy & So Easy To Make

    Mar 7, 2022 The Diet Chef

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    These low calorie brownies are super fudgy, super decadent, and full of chocolate deliciousness. And they're so good you won't believe these healthy brownies only have 80 calories each! 

    Three brownies stacked on top of one another on a black wire rack. The Brownie on the top has a bite out of the front right of it.
    Table of Contents
    • THE BEST LOW CALORIE BROWNIES 
      • INGREDIENTS
      • HOW TO MAKE BROWNIES LOW CALORIE & HEALTHY
        • STEP 1: MIXING THE INGREDIENTS
        • STEP 2: BAKING
        • STORING THE BROWNIES
      • WRAPPING IT ALL UP
    • Other Healthy Recipes To Try

    THE BEST LOW CALORIE BROWNIES 

    Brownies are one of the most classic desserts you can make, and they are delicious any time of year. 

    But unfortunately, brownies aren't the healthiest thing you can eat, and they tend to be high in calories and sugar. 

    Brownies cut into 9 pieces, and set on a drying rack. There are pink flower pedals, a white cup with melted chocolate in it, and a white and red napkin next to the brownies.

    Don't you just wish you could enjoy brownies in a guilt-free and healthy way? 

    Well, with this recipe, you can!

    These low calorie healthy brownies are just as rich, fudgy, and sweet as "regular" brownies, but without all the calories, sugar, and dairy! Yep, these are dairy free brownies too.

    And, honestly, when you taste 'em, you'd never know that each one has under 80 calories. 

    Three rows of three brownies on a wire rack on a gray counter. The top right Brownie is being pulled away from the rest of them with a spatula.

    Plus, not only is the taste legit, but the texture is too - they're dense, chewy, and have a perfectly crispy edge. 

    Also, this low calorie brownie recipe is not only super easy to make, but it uses simple ingredients too!

    So, with all that said, let's jump into the details.

    A brownie turned on its side, and it's set next to other brownies.

    INGREDIENTS

    As I just mentioned, this recipe uses simple, natural ingredients. 

    And I can almost guarantee you have everything you need to make them in your kitchen already. 

    A small white bowl of baking powder, an oval bowl of chocolate chips, a small white leaf bowl with vanilla extract, a small white bowl filled with applesauce, a small bowl filled with an egg, and a medium bowl filled with honey. Everything is on a gray counter.

    Here's what you'll need:

    • ½ Cup (60g) white whole wheat flour
    • ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • ⅓ Cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
    • Just less than ½ Cup (168g) of honey
    • ½ Cup (121g) unsweetened apple sauce
    • 2 Tbsps (28g) coconut oil, melted 
    • ½ Tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 Egg
    • ½ cup sugar free chocolate chips 

    Pretty common stuff, right?!

    By the way, if you have some extra ingredients laying around after making these healthy brownies, you can put them to good use by making this 1-minute low calorie mug cake, these healthy chocolate chip cookies, these protein brownies, or this healthy hot chocolate recipe. 

    HOW TO MAKE BROWNIES LOW CALORIE & HEALTHY

    The process of making these low calorie brownies is super simple. 

    And if you've ever made brownies before, this recipe will be a breeze. Honestly, it's almost as easy as making storebought boxed brownies. And that's not an exaggeration.

    So gather your ingredients, and let's get baking! 

    STEP 1: MIXING THE INGREDIENTS

    A four-way split picture: the top left picture is a small bowl with cocoa powder, applesauce, and an egg. The top right picture is a white bowl of dry ingredients for brownies. The bottom left picture is a white bowl with dry and wet ingredients for brownies. The bottom right picture is a white bowl with brownie batter.

    First things first, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180°C) and take out an 8x8 inch baking tray. 

    Next, add the honey to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it for about 30-45 seconds until it becomes liquidy. 

    Then add the cocoa powder to the bowl of honey, mix them until combined, and set the bowl aside.

    After that, take out a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and give the ingredients a whisk to combine.

    A baking tray filled with brownie batter with chocolate chips on top. The tray is on a gray counter.

    Then, add the apple sauce, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, egg to the bowl of honey-cocoa mixture and mix everything until smooth and combined. 

    Finally, pour the wet ingredient mixture into the large bowl of dry ingredients, mix them until a smooth batter forms, and then mix in the chocolate chips.

    STEP 2: BAKING

    A Brownie is picked up by a serving spatula over a black wire rack.

    By now, the oven should be heated and ready to go. 

    First, coat the 8x8 baking tray with baking spray and pour your brownie batter into the tray. 

    2 brownies stacked on top of one another and set next to other brownies.

    Then bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the brownies. 

    Let them cool in the tray for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. 

    STORING THE BROWNIES

    A stack of 3 brownies on a drying rack.

    This recipe will make 16 healthy brownies - of course, if you want to make them bigger and make 9 out of them you can do that too.

    Fair warning though, if your family is around after you bake these, they might be all gone! 

    Three brownies stacked on top of one another on a black wire rack. The Brownie on the top has a bite out of the front right of it.

    If you have some leftovers, you can store your brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. 

    And if you want to keep them for longer, you can freeze them for up to 3 months! 

    WRAPPING IT ALL UP

    A stack of three brownies on a wire rack. The top Brownie has a bite out of the front right corner of it.

    Low calorie brownies don't get any better than these! They are incredibly rich, decadent, fudgy, and just have the best brownie texture. 

    Make them for an after-dinner treat, holiday dessert, or a party. Everyone is sure to love them, and no one will be able to tell that they are healthy brownies with just 80 calories each.

    Well, I hope you enjoy this low calorie brownie recipe as much as I do. If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know what you think!Oh, by the way, if you want to enjoy these brownies with a glass of wine - I know it sounds like a weird combination, but it's delish - I put together a list of the best low calorie wines you can buy right now. So, check that out if ya love some vino.

    Other Healthy Recipes To Try

    If you liked today's healthy fudge brownie recipe, I have a ton of other chocolatey recipes on the blog that you might like to try as well!

    A few of my favorites are:

    • Low Calorie Chocolate Mug Cake
    • Low Calorie Pizza
    • Keto Chocolate Cake
    • Low Carb Candy Bars
    • Sugar Free Chocolate Ice Cream
    • Keto Lava Cake
    • Low Calorie Smoothie Recipe
    • Low Calorie Pancakes

    Oh, and this list of the best fruits for weight loss might also be something you might want to check out next too!

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    Healthy Low Calorie Brownies

    A stack of 3 brownies on a drying rack.
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    4.9 from 16 reviews

    Dairy Free Brownies!

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 25 mins
    • Total Time: 35 mins
    • Yield: 16 Brownies 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    Dry Ingredients

    • ½ cup (60g) white whole wheat flour
    • ¼ Tsp Baking Powder
    • ¼ Tsp Baking Soda
    • ¼ Tsp Salt
    • ⅓ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder

    Wet Ingredients

    • Just less than ½ Cup (168g) of honey
    • ½ cup (121g) unsweetened apple sauce
    • 2 Tbsps (28g) coconut oil
    • ½ Tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 Egg

    Instructions

    1. In a microwavable safe bowl add the honey
    2. Microwave 30-45 sec (or until liquid-y)
    3. Now add in the unsweetened cocoa powder and mix until combined
    4. Set that bowl aside and get out a larger bowl for your dry ingredients
    5. Add all dry ingredients to the bowl and combine well
    6. Set that bowl aside and bring back your honey mixture
    7. Add the rest of your wet ingredients to the honey mixture and mix until smooth and chocolatey
    8. Now pour the wet ingredients into the dry and combine all of the ingredients until smooth
    9. In an 8x8 baking tray add your batter and bake at 350 degrees | 177 Celsius for around 25 minutes
    10. Cool in the tray for about 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Brownie
    • Calories: 80
    • Fat: 2
    • Carbohydrates: 14
    • Fiber: 1
    • Protein: 1

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    Comments

    1. Steve Goguen says

      May 22, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      How can I find the original brownie recipe made with yogurt! I'm not scared of dairy!!!

      Reply
      • The Diet Chef says

        June 02, 2016 at 7:57 am

        I'll post the link below for you :)

        https://www.thedietchefs.com/healthy-brownies/

        Reply
    2. Maria says

      January 20, 2018 at 11:30 pm

      Loved, loved, loved these clean eating brownies!!!






      Reply
    3. Shannon TaylorShann says

      March 17, 2018 at 11:52 pm

      I'm gonna try these with greek yoghurt instead of Apple sauce! I've seen greek yoghurt used as an apple sauce replacement in a few recipes now

      Reply
      • The Diet Chef says

        March 22, 2018 at 11:49 am

        I hope you enjoy them Shannon!

        Reply
    4. tammie says

      April 12, 2018 at 12:17 am

      Wow, this tastes like brownies out of the box, but with 0 guilt!!

      Reply
    5. Kelsie says

      June 15, 2020 at 7:14 am

      Tried these out today as a snack for my low calorie lifestyle. It’s so hard to find something that will still satisfy my chocolate cravings! These were delicious! Very light and airy almost like chocolate cake really!






      Reply
    6. Amanda says

      September 08, 2020 at 8:42 am

      Just finished baking this recipe and absolutely love it. Its perfect for those sweet cravings especially when you can't have any on your diet






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    7. Harlie says

      August 13, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      The brownies are just incredible. They don't taste low calorie at all!!






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    8. Hannah says

      August 22, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      I love how that these are low calorie and they actually taste good!!






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    9. Allison says

      August 24, 2021 at 9:12 pm

      I think I have a problem--I'm totally addicted to these brownies! I cut them into squares and freeze them individually so I can have one for dessert every night. Thank you for this recipe! It's making my diet much more civilized, and since I can't eat a lot of fat anyway, I know I'll keep making these long after I've hit my target weight.

      I did use regular oil instead of coconut and spelt flour instead of white whole wheat (it's what I had on hand). I stirred in half the amount of semi-sweet mini chocolate chips. My favorite way to eat these brownies is to spray a little fat free whipped cream on top and then sprinkle with a few more mini chocolate chips. These taste so rich, and yet they aren't. Like I said, I think I have a problem... Wish all of my "diet" recipes were this good!






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    10. Lisa says

      August 27, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      So damn good!!






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    11. Michelle says

      August 29, 2021 at 9:44 am

      The brownies were honestly better than boxed brownies. And being so low in calories is such a great bonus!!






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    12. Zeke says

      September 02, 2021 at 1:19 pm

      Bomb brownies






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    13. Kay says

      September 06, 2021 at 5:07 pm

      Fudgy as can be.






      Reply
    14. Vic says

      October 09, 2021 at 9:52 pm

      Literally the perfect brownie.






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    15. Jamie says

      November 01, 2021 at 9:33 pm

      Best ever!!






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    16. Michelle says

      November 02, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      The brownies are so fudging good!! lol






      Reply
    17. Karen says

      November 06, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      Seriously cannot believe these brownies are so low calorie!!






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    18. Bella says

      November 12, 2021 at 10:24 am

      The best brownies I have ever made including ones from a box mix.






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    19. Jess says

      May 02, 2022 at 9:00 pm

      Really good. Had to sub flour with gluten free flour and coconut oil with olive oil because that's all I had and it was still delicious. Topped with chopped walnuts and Ghirardelli caramel sauce.






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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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