Low calorie cosmic brownies recipe
Nostalgic treats are for everyone – even those of us in a calorie deficit. These low calorie cosmic brownies are perfectly fudgy, ultra rich, topped with a thick chocolaty frosting and finished off with a handful of fun colorful sprinkles. And the best part? These brownies are just 65 calories a pop!
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Cosmic brownies are one of those desserts you can’t pass up. I LOVE anything with frosting and will happily put frosting on everything! I have a low calorie single serve cosmic brownie which is such a crowd pleaser so of course I had to make a lower calorie version of classic cosmic brownies. These low calorie cosmic brownies feature my classic low calorie fudgy brownie recipe , lathered with a thick, smooth and creamy chocolate frosting and topped with a handful of sprinkles. What more could you want?
Brownies are not only one of the most delicious desserts but they are truly so easy to make – at least my low calorie brownies are! They require a few simple ingredients and bake in under 20 minutes. Plus, they make perfect snack/dessert prep as they can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Prepping desserts in advance eliminates decision fatigue and being tempted to snack on the easiest thing available. Plus, at just 65 calories a brownie, you can have 6 of these brownies for the same number of calories as one regular one!
Looking for more fun brownie recipes? Try these low calorie cheesecake brownies or these low calorie lemon brownies for a spring treat.
Ingredients in low calorie cosmic brownies
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make these low calorie cosmic brownies you will need:
Egg – This recipe calls for one room temperature egg. To quickly get a refrigerated egg to room temperature, set it in a bowl of warm water for at least 10 minutes or on the kitchen counter for at least 30 minutes.
Stevia or 0 calorie granulated sweetener – You can use any 0 calorie granulated sweetener of your choice for these brownies. Just be mindful of the conversion as different sweeteners have different levels of sweetness. The stevia I used is a 1:2 ratio of stevia to sugar, meaning you’d need double the amount of sugar to get the same level of sweetness.
0% fat greek yogurt – For a fudgier, richer brownie, I would recommend using 0% fat greek yogurt. It is thicker than regular yogurt which is perfect for adding moisture and creating a really fudgy brownie without the addition of butter or oil.
Unsweetened almond milk – You can use any milk of your choosing but unsweetened almond milk has the lowest amount of calories.
Vanilla – Use vanilla bean paste to really elevate your brownies.
Plain/all-purpose flour – You can sub for gluten-free flour or oat flour to make these brownies gluten-free.
Unsweetened cocoa powder – A good quality cocoa powder can really take your brownies from good to great. Use a cocoa powder with minimal ingredients and no added sugar to get the best flavor profile.
Baking powder – A little to help the brownies rise.
Philadelphia lightest – To make the frosting. You can opt for low-fat cream cheese for a few extra calories if you can’t get Philadelphia lightest – equivalent to 3% fat cream cheese.
0 calorie powdered sweetener – To sweeten the frosting. You can use regular icing/powdered sugar but the calories will be a little higher.
Sprinkles – I opted for regular round sprinkles but you could use sugar-free sprinkles or colorful chocolate chips.
How to make low calorie cosmic brownies
- Pre-heat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8×8 inch square cake tin with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and stevia until light and fluffy. Then whisk in the yogurt, milk and vanilla.
- Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder until smooth and lump-free.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with a few crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool.
- In the meantime, make the frosting by whisking together the yogurt, 0 calorie powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a medium bowl until smooth and lump-free. Add the cream cheese and whisk to combine.
- Spread the frosting onto the cooled brownies and top with the sprinkles.
- Slice, serve and enjoy!
Storage
These brownies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
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Low calorie cosmic brownies
Ingredients
- 1 medium egg
- 50 g stevia or granulated sweetener*
- 80 g 0% fat Greek yogurt*
- 30 ml unsweetened almond milk*
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 50 g plain or all-purpose flour*
- 33 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
Frosting:
- 100 g 0% fat greek yogurt *
- 100 g Philadelphia lightest*
- 50 g 0 calorie powdered sugar*
- 15 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 10 g sprinkles
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 8×8 inch square cake tin with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and stevia until light and fluffy. Then whisk in the yogurt, milk and vanilla.
- Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder until smooth and lump-free.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with a few crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool.
- In the meantime, make the frosting by whisking together the yogurt, 0 calorie powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a medium bowl until smooth and lump-free. Add the cream cheese and whisk to combine.
- Spread the frosting onto the cooled brownies and top with the sprinkles.
- Slice, serve and enjoy!
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