My mother shared this 3 Ingredient Nutella Brownie recipe with me a few weeks ago. It is simple and utterly delicious!
You have probably seen it already. There are literally hundreds of posts devoted to this fool-proof little treat. Some tell you to add the egg to the Nutella, some tell you to combine the egg and the flour first…some use a touch more or less flour, some use a tablespoon more or less Nutella. And the eggs? Free-range, organic, duck eggs, ostrich egg, budget eggs…
But despite these differences, the recipe is still essentially the same: Super Easy!
The resulting Nutella brownies taste (surprise, surprise) like Nutella. They are perfectly gooey inside and have the classic “cracked” brownie look. And all for less than 3 minutes of preparation.
3 Ingredient Nutella Brownies Recipe
{Makes 12 medium brownies}
Ingredients
- 1 x 400 g jar of Nutella (this is equivalent to just over 1 ¼ cup of Nutella)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup self-raising flour (60 g/125 ml)*
- Optional: 1/4 tsp of salt – trust me, this makes all the difference in the world!!!
*If you do not have self-raising flour, you can make your own by adding 1 teaspoon of baking powder to half a cup of plain flour.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (360 °F)
- Dump the Nutella, eggs, self-raising flour, and salt in a mixing bowl and mix until it is lumpless (that’s not a word, but it should be).
- Place the mixture in a greased (and lined) 20 cm (8 “) brownie pan and bake for 25 minutes.
Cut
AND
Enjoy!
You cannot go wrong with these 3 Ingredient Nutella Brownies! And if you do (go wrong, I mean), feel free to tell me off in the comments below.
Don’t eat too many, now!
I would love to hear what you like to add to your Nutella Brownies. Nuts? Raisins? Chocolate Chips?
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Vicky says
These came out PERFECT! I used to make them with another recipe, muuuuch more complicated, with butter and other stuff. This are easier and SAME flavor!! Great job!! Thank you Dedri!!!
Mrs Kimberley Richardson says
I’ve got a tub of gu spread (on offer lol) so gonna half the flour n eggs. Fingers crossed. Xx
Dedri Uys says
Ooh, please let us know if it worked and how it turned out!
Cassie says
I just made them and wow! they are so freaking good! I was skeptical at first because my mix was kind of a weird consistency. But I put in oven for 20 min then top rack for 5 min and they came out perfectly.
I’m definitely making these bad boys again haha.
Jats says
Hi. Can i make this into a cupcake? Can you advise me in the baking time
Dedri Uys says
You will have to alter the ratios if you want to make cupcakes. Even then, they don’t come out as airy as normal cupcakes. Here is a recipe that worked for us: https://charlotteslivelykitchen.com/easy-nutella-cupcakes/
Carol says
I make them adding peanut paste (butter) also. Sometimes just the Nutella, then dust with icing sugar and serve with a couple of strawberry halves and a dollop of whipped cream………yummy and look sooo good
Dedri Uys says
That sounds VERY good :)
Allison says
Perfect! I did add a tsp of vanilla and 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips. I would have added toasted pecans but made these for my son…no allergy he just can’t stand nuts in food:( These are fast and delicious…other recipes add melted butter and the results are greasy. These are great, glad that Costco sells Nutella but any house brand spread made with hazelnuts will work. I have subbed with great results!
Dedri Uys says
Sounds delicious! I will have to try that… with pecans for me :)
Tina Billings says
Made some tonight with several additions so not quite 3 ingredients but fancied a treat – added chopped glace cherries, chopped walnuts and 2 mashed bananas that were soft and destined for the bin – they may also contain an unwanted ingredient as my kitten (was white) decided to stick his face in the bowl while my back was turned lol but we shall see I know they are good with banana and nuts cos I made them last week :) Saves me money mad as it sounds cos I would just snack all the time otherwise xxx
Jenny says
Ooh that sounds tasty! I love chopped cherries!
Jenny
Maceyboots says
Hi. I love your recipe and made it vegan by using a tub of dairy and egg free chocolate and hazelnut spread, SR flour and 2 egg replacements and a tablespoon of applesauce. I added chopped white vegan chocolate. Mix is quite thick but came out really well. Tasted just as good as the regular recipe.
Tonight I am trying the recipe with a jar of Biscoff (those great tasting toffee biscuits you have with coffee) so will see how it turns out. Will have to think up a name though as there isn’t any chocolate in them!!
Dedri Uys says
That sounds like a brilliant substitute. I love biscoff too, so please let me know how your experiment turns out!! D
Lynne says
These are really quick to make and so yummy. To speed things up even more I zap the jar of spread in the microwave for 30 seconds so its runny and mixes quickly.
NB remove ALL foil from top of jar or sparks will fly!
Dedri Uys says
That’s a brilliant idea. and yes! no foil in the microwave!!
Una says
Used cheap Nutoka from Aldi. Doubled the recipe, added 50g each white, milk and dark chocolate chips, half a tin of Carnation Caramel swirled on top, then 200g raspberries pressed into finished tray. Slightly longer cook time. Unfamiliar oven meant they went from under to over in a minute flat, but although they look a bit over they taste AMAZEBALLS.
These loaded brownies will be my go-to in future!
Dedri Uys says
Una, that is a wonderful idea! I think I just might copy you. Do you mind if I add your suggestion to the post (crediting you, of course)? I’ve not used Nutoka before, but we have a brilliant Aldi up the road, so I am going to go buy some on Wednesday.
Dedri
Jackie Parker says
I’ve just tried to make these Baking and me are usually words people laugh at. I thought my mixture was a bit stiff so added a large teaspoon on coconut rum and a sprinkle of choc chips on the top. The mix poured a bit better into the pan. It seems to have cooked well. Now for the taste test—
Just realized an error I used plain flour (It said scones or cakes on the bag) They taste good not as gooey in the middle but that may be my oven They look and smell good and yes one is not enough lol so that must be a success yeh!
Dedri Uys says
Ooh, that sounds yummy! Now I’m going to have to buy coconut rum (didn’t know that was a thing) and try it.
Juliett says
Thank you for this recipe, I need quick baking to make in the evening to take for my last day of school. Just wondering but what is the mixture meant to be like once it’s finished cooking? Mine was a bit wobbly, even after I left it in longer as the middle was still runny after 25 mins, but the edges were a bit dark so I wondered if I had done something wrong.
Dedri Uys says
Hi Juliett. I’m not quite sure why your brownies were still runny but crispy around the edges, but I think your oven might be set too high as this is a problem I have recently (new crappy oven in new rented house) experienced with every one of my baking endeavours. Try setting the oven to a lower temperature and cooking for longer. This post might be helpful.
Sheila Gabirel says
Can you include peanut butter in this reciepe and what quantity would you suggest please.
Dedri Uys says
I tried it with peanut butter and it turned out vile, so I don’t recommend doing it!
Cherryze says
It’s amazing recipe indeed! My husband ate them right after I took them out from the oven and just left me three slices. I didn’t use nutella though, I used a store’s brand which is 60% cheaper. Thank you!
Dedri Uys says
Store-brand is fine :) They all have the same ingredients. I’m glad your husband liked them!
Samantha V Hodges says
Oh wow! These are so tasty! Being from the states, I’ve never heard of these before but my family loves Nutella so we made some today and are completely hooked! Thanks for such a great recipe! I did add a dusting of powdered (icing) sugar on top just to “fancy” them up a bit!
Jenny says
Yummy indeed, Samantha!
Jenny :)
Ada says
Great recipe! Any tried doubling the recipe and how long do you bake it for?
Tina Billings says
I did these twice with plain flour and no baking powder before I realised and thought they were a bit dry but nice all the same – have just put another lot in the oven with some cheeky chopped pecans for a bit of crunch and used self raising this time – note to self read the recipe dont just crave them ! thanks x
Dedri Uys says
I hope they came out nice with the pecans. You’ve made me crave some now :)
katie says
I gotta say I’m pregnant at the moment and craving brownies but they are so expensive to buy and my last attempts to make them was disastrous but this recipe is amazing and soft. Ps. Thanks for putting the grams down I hate using cup measurements.
Dedri Uys says
Congratulations. I hope your pregnancy goes well.
Megan says
Instead of Nutella could you use chocolate powder? I don’t have enough money for Nutella so would chocolate powder be ok?
Dedri Uys says
Hi Megan. Chocolate powder won’t work. You need the natural oil in the nutella for these to work. You’re better off googling a regular brownie recipe. Good luck.
katie says
You know you could always use value chocolate spread instead of nutella. That’s what I do
karen says
Thanks. My son made these and now I’m fat!
Dedri Uys says
Haha!
Teresa says
Made them using a white chocolate spread and they were just as delicious as the Nutella ones.
Dedri Uys says
That sounds yummy! Which brand did you use?