Low calorie red velvet brownies

It’s love at first sight with these low calorie red velvet brownies. Who says you have to miss out on delicious treats, especially on valentines day! Make these low calorie red velvet brownies if you’re in the mood to indulge but have some serious weight loss goals. These brownies are super fudgy and the perfect balance of rich chocolate and indulgent vanilla for the ultimate valentines day treat!

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Now I do not support missing out on chocolate on valentines day but I do support finding ways to indulge whilst sticking to your goals. If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that it’s possibly to make anything super low in calories if you really try. These low calorie red velvet brownies are the perfect way to showcase that. These brownies are fudgy, delicious and super easy to make all whilst containing just 59 calories per brownie!

You’re probably wondering what makes red velvet brownies different to regular brownies. Well these brownies differ from my 46 calorie brownies because they contain more vanilla, less cocoa and red food colouring for that classic deep, red colour. These brownies also contain more yogurt for the ultimate fudgy red velvet brownie! These brownies are the perfect balance of sweet vanilla and rich chocolate

If you’re on a weight loss journey but have a massive sweet tooth like me, these brownies are a godsend this valentines day. Whether you’re celebrating with that special someone, with your best girlfriends or even having a solo date this year, these brownies NEED to be on the menu. They’re so good that they’re perfect for sharing because you seriously would never know they’re so low in calories! Plus, they’re packed with delicious white chocolate chips, who doesn’t want to make them 😋!?

Low calorie red velvet brownies

There is nothing better than a fudgy, rich and ultra chocolaty brownie with hints of vanilla to satisfy your sweet tooth. These brownies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet craving whilst staying in a calorie deficit this valentines day.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• 50 calories per brownie!
• Bake in just 15 minutes!
• Crispy edges with a delicious, ooey, gooey chocolaty center. 
• This recipe can easily be made dairy-free and gluten-free. 
• The perfect blend of vanilla and chocolate with a fun pop of red!
• No mess and only 5-10 minutes to prep! 
• The BEST low calorie red velvet brownies ever!

Ingredients

Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.

To make these low calorie red velvet brownies you will need:

Plain or All-purpose flour – This recipe calls for plain or all-purpose flour. For a gluten free alternative, you can use gluten free flour or oat flour.

Unsweetened cocoa powder – Unsweetened cocoa powder is the secret to getting that dark, intense chocolate flavor without any added sugars or calories. I always use Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa powder.

Stevia or 0 calorie granulated sweetener – Any 0 calorie sweetener will work for this recipe but my go-to for baking is stevia. The stevia I use is a 1:2 ratio of stevia to sugar so keep this in mind when you’re weighing out your sweetener. If it is a 1:1 ratio to sugar, double the amount I use. If it is a 1:10 ratio of stevia to sugar, use a fifth of the amount I use and so on.

Baking powder – A little bit of baking powder is required for this recipe to give the brownies a little rise. They still turn out super fudgy!

Egg – This recipe calls for 1 medium egg.

Reduced fat yogurt – This recipe calls for reduced fat yogurt instead of fat free yogurt. This is because there is no butter or oil and therefore very little fat in this recipe. The little fat in the reduced fat yogurt will help give the brownies so much moisture leading to the iconic fudgy centre we all love!

Unsweetened almond milk – Unsweetened almond milk is very low in calories. You can use any milk you would like for this recipe, but the calories may differ slightly.

Vanilla extract – A red velvet staple.

White chocolate chips – To tie everything together, add in your favorite chocolate chips! Although this recipe calls for white chocolate, feel free to use milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate or any chocolate you love! If you want to decrease the calories even further and have a sugar-free brownie, opt for these sugar-free chocolate chips!

Red food coloring – No red velvet recipe is complete without red food coloring!

Optional – You can melt down a little white chocolate, add some red food coloring and drizzle them along the brownies. Top with some dried strawberries for the cutest valentines day brownies! This part is optional and will only add an extra 7 calories to each brownie!

How to make low calorie red velvet brownies

This recipe is so simple and can be ready in just 3 simple steps!

1. Whisk together the wet ingredients. Add the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
2. Fold in the chocolate chips and pour into a prepared 7×7 inch baking tin.
3. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool before slicing and enjoy!

Storage

These brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can also refrigerate them for up to 7 days.