S’mores Brownies Are A Weight Watchers Classic

Kick off your summer with s’mores brownies that are only 3 WW points each! These delicious brownies from scratch have a chewy and fudgy base with crushed graham crackers, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows on top.

The marshmallows go on before baking, so they have plenty of time to become nice and toasty in the oven. It’ll remind you of cozy campfires, but you can make this treat in the comfort of your home. And who is to say that this dessert is just for warmer weather? Enjoy the taste of summer anytime by making these easy homemade brownies no matter the time of year.

The reason these brownies are low in points is that I used a light butter replacement and a sugar substitute in the brownie batter. As for the toppings, I used regular marshmallows, but the graham crackers are low-fat, and the chocolate chips are made with stevia. But you would never know!

I can’t even begin to describe how indulgent these brownies are. A true treat! This is definitely a recipe for the chocolate lovers out there. Each brownie is rich and filled with tons of yummy flavor. If you don’t give this recipe a shot, you’re definitely missing out.

Why You Should Try This Recipe

• One-Bowl Brownies: You don’t need any special equipment to make this recipe! All you need is one bowl. There is no mixer required. Also, these homemade brownies are made with cocoa powder, so you don’t need to tediously melt chocolate chips, making the process extra simple.
• Best Low-Calorie Brownies: Can you believe these brownies have less than 100 calories per serving? This is great for people who want something low in Weight Watchers points and something low in calories, too.
• A Step Above Plain Brownies: This is an elevated version of homemade brownies! It’s perfect for impressing family or guests. Thanks to the assorted s’mores toppings, these brownies have an enticing look that will catch everyone’s eye.

Recipe Overview

• Serving Size: 1 brownie
• Number of Servings: 12
• Time to Cook: 32-37 minutes
• WW Points Per Recipe: 3 per serving, 39 for the entire recipe (view the recipe in the Weight Watchers app here. WW login required)

Ingredients in S’mores Brownies

This fudgy brownie recipe requires simple ingredients. Here is what you need for the batter and toppings:

• ½ cup Light butter substitute, melted (I used I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Light)
• ¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Zero-calorie sweetener (use a cup-for-cup sugar replacement, like monk fruit powder with erythritol)
• 2 Eggs
• ½ tsp Table salt
• ¾ cup All-purpose flour

Toppings

• ⅔ cup Mini marshmallows
• 2 Low-fat graham crackers, crushed
• 0.75 oz (by weight) Lily’s dark chocolate chips

Instructions for making S’mores Brownies (Step by Step)

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large mixing bowl, make a paste by mixing together the butter substitute, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and applesauce. Make sure there are no pockets of cocoa.

2. Add the eggs and sweetener, mixing to dissolve the sweetener.

3. Lastly, add the flour and the salt. Mix to form a batter. Don’t over-mix!

4. Transfer the batter to a parchment-lined or greased 8 x 8 baking dish; it will be thick. Spread evenly.

5. Scatter the chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and crushed graham crackers on top.

6. Bake the brownies for 32 to 37 minutes or until thoroughly baked, and the center is set. Be careful not to overbake! You want them to be soft so they are fudgy and chewy when they cool.

7. After baking, loosen any marshmallows that got stuck to the parchment or the baking dish, and allow the brownies to cool before cutting.

Variations and Substitutions

• Save a Point: Skip the toppings and make plain, classic brownies if you want a two-point dessert!
• Turn it into a Brownie Sundae: Serve the warm brownies with a scoop of ice cream if you have some extra points to use up!
• Smores Brownies with a Graham Cracker Crust: Use low-fat graham crackers and melted butter substitute to make a graham cracker crust. You can put the crust on the bottom of the baking dish before loading the brownie batter on top and baking as usual.
• Smores Brownies with Marshmallow Fluff: Instead of mini marshmallows, you can use marshmallow fluff. Keep in mind that you will need to use the Weight Watchers recipe builder to adjust the points accordingly!
• Smores Brownies for a Crowd: Double the recipe and bake these brownies in a 9 x 13 pan instead. It will give you 24 servings!
• Sweetener vs Sugar: If you don’t like using zero-calorie sweeteners, you can make this recipe with regular granulated sugar. It will increase the points to 6 WW points per serving.

Tips and Tricks for Making the Best Weight Watchers S’mores Brownies

• Make sure not to over mix the batter, as it will give the brownies an unpleasant texture. You just need to mix until all of the flour clumps are gone.
• To check if the brownies are done, you can either insert a knife into the center to see if it comes out clean or you can gently shake the pan. If they are done, the center will be set and not jiggle. Also, the marshmallows will be golden brown and the brownie edges will be very firm.
• How to Store Homemade Brownies: Keep these brownies in a container and either tightly wrap it with plastic wrap or use a lid. They do not need to be refrigerated. I suggest reheating the leftover brownies in the microwave before enjoying them!
• You can also freeze any extra brownies that you have. However, the marshmallows on top might not have the same exact texture after thawing.

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