Eggless Brownies

These fudgy Eggless Brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream dessert!

Confession time—I enjoy eating (and baking) store-bought brownie mixes. Is it wrong of me, an avid believer of whole foods, to enjoy a gooey Pillsbury brownie? Maybe. But when the craving hits, I need something chocolatey and fudgy, and sometimes those boxed mixes just hit the spot. Still, there are days when I want to bake from scratch and keep things a bit more homemade. Even my kids, who don’t have, shall we say, the most discerning tastes, recognize that homemade brownies are the best. However, if you’re like me, you don’t always have all the ingredients on hand, like eggs.

I make a lot of scrambled eggs and omelets for my family of five, so we go through cartons faster than a dinner on a Saturday morning. Then the evening comes, and we’ve all dutifully eaten our dinner—now it’s time for something sweet. Well, even brownie mixes require eggs, so what’s a Dad to do? Cue the eggless brownies, a decadently perfect solution.

Honestly, you probably won’t even miss the eggs. These brownies are just as gooey and chocolaty as your more traditional recipes. Whether you’re catering to an egg allergy or, like me, simply ran out of eggs, this recipe gets the job done. You wanna know the secret? It’s the Greek yogurt. You see, the yogurt adds moisture and density, just the way brownies should be. I won’t lie to you and tell you that they taste the same as your standard brownie, but you know what? They taste delicious, and that’s good enough for me.

Are Eggless Brownies Healthy?

Obviously, brownies aren’t inherently healthy. That said, these eggless brownies are a bit more forgiving compared to standard recipes. But what about the sugar? As long as you don’t overindulge, I don’t think the sugar content is too high. Still, you could swap in coconut sugar, which has a slightly lower glycemic index. When I bake for friends and family with diabetes, I opt for monk fruit—it’s naturally a zero on the glycemic index, though be sure to check the formulation, as some monk fruit sweeteners may include added ingredients.

Full-Fat or Non-Fat Greek Yogurt? 

Sure, I use non-fat Greek yogurt in this recipe. And yes, the brownies taste great. But they also taste kinda healthy, you know what I mean? They’re a weekday brownie—the type you enjoy after the gym or as an afternoon snack at work. But if you’re craving something richer, something to celebrate a Friday night, then I’d go with full-fat Greek yogurt. It adds more moisture and gives you an even fudgier texture. Trust me—it’s delicious.

Serving Suggestions

Eggless brownies are excellent on their own, but for extra indulgence, serve them warm with a scoop of Homemade Ice Cream. Even better, make your own Greek yogurt frosting—it goes perfect on these brownies. For my fellow chocoholics, try spreading your brownies with this Keto-Friendly Chocolate Frosting—low-carb or not, it’s devilishly decadent!

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