Light Rocky Road Brownies

Indulge in the perfect balance of decadence and lightness with these irresistible Light Rocky Road Brownies. This recipe transforms a classic treat into a guilt-free favorite by using wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt and unsweetened applesauce for a moist, fudgy base. Topped with gooey mini marshmallows, rich dark chocolate chips, and crunchy almonds or walnuts, these brownies deliver all the texture and flavor of traditional rocky road desserts without the added heaviness. Ready in just 35 minutes, these treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping things lighter. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or an after-dinner indulgence, these brownies are sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.33 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.33 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
• 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cups Mini marshmallows
• 0.5 cups Dark chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups Chopped almonds or walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch square baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, Greek yogurt, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the pan, and sprinkle the mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts evenly over the partially baked brownies.

Step 7

Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the brownie comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.

Step 8

Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares. Serve and enjoy your light rocky road brownies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(751.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2386.5

Total Fat 83.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 221.5mg	0%
Sodium 1009.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 415.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.4g	0%
Total Sugars 255.8g
Protein 58.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 482.1mg	0%
Iron 28.3mg	0%
Potassium 2639.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.5%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 62.7%