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This 2 ingredient brownies recipe is a quick and easy way to satisfy your chocolate cravings. All you need is chocolate and eggs to create this fudgy and delicious dessert.
Brownies with just a handful of ingredients? Count me in.
You know that we do brownies very well around here. Whether it be by using alternative flours (like coconut or oat flour), baking them without eggs, or using sneaky ingredients (like black beans or pumpkin), we nail the taste and texture every single time.
While all these are delicious, the easiest way for some fudgy brownies is to make this two ingredient brownie recipe.
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Why this recipe works
This 2 ingredient recipe came by complete accident. I was intending to make my 3 ingredient brownies but didn’t have bananas or peanut butter on hand. Instead, I tried with eggs and was THRILLED with the results!
- There is no flour or grains. Unlike my vegan or almond flour brownies, these have neither of the two basics.
- It’s made in one bowl. This is the kind of dessert to make that requires barely any clean up.
- You can make it diet friendly. With a few tweaks, you can cut out the sugar, the dairy, or even the carbs.
If you are looking for a richer version of this dessert, try the 2 ingredient chocolate cake.
- Chocolate. I like to use a chopped up chocolate bar as it melts better and honestly, tastes better than chocolate chips. Use whichever chocolate you prefer for baking
Sweetness level
As these brownies have no granulated or liquid sugar added to them, the sweetness comes from the chocolate chips. As someone who loves rich and dark flavors, I used dark chocolate (70%) but if you prefer sweetener brownies, use semi-sweet or milk chocolate.
- Eggs. Room temperature eggs.
- Mix-ins. This is completely optional but feel free to fold through some chopped nuts, chocolate chips (I typically add 1/4 cup for extra chocolate throughout) or even top it with some frosting.
How to make 2 ingredient brownies
Start by melting your chocolate either using the microwave or stovetop. Once melted, let it cool slightly while you prepare the eggs.
In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and beat until completely incorporated. Slowly add the melted chocolate into it and whisk together until a smooth batter remains. If adding mix-ins, fold them through.
Now, transfer the batter into a lined 8 x 8-inch pan and bake for 28-30 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely before slicing.
Just like in black bean brownies, incorporating the ingredients very well will yield the perfectly fudgy brownie with a crinkly top.
Here are some other tips so you are left with rich and gooey brownies every time.
- Beat the egg whites to create cakier brownies.
- Do not overbake the brownies as they continue to cook as they are cooling down.
- Your melted chocolate must be cooled slightly before adding it to the whisked eggs. If not, they will begin to cook the yolks.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of instant coffee or coffee extract.
To store: Leftovers can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week. If you’d like these to keep longer, store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
To freeze: Place the cooled brownies in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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2 Ingredient Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons chocolate chopped, 11 ounces
- 6 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, melt your chocolate. Set it aside to cool slightly.
- Add the eggs to a large mixing bowl and beat the eggs together until completely whisked. Gently stir through the melted chocolate until a smooth batter remains. If using chocolate chips, fold them through at the end.
- Transfer the brownie batter to the lined pan and bake for 25 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool completely before slicing.
Best brownies ever!
I started to buy eggs more often to make
This every week.
I just have protein chocolate bars. So will make with those. It should be great taste and also healthy hehe. Thanks really!
Does it really turn out as brownie? Recipe seems so easy. I really want to try it..
Hey! Thank you for all the amazing recipes you share! I did try this one in smaller amount (I wanted to bet on 1 egg only) however, the quantities by cups were very tricky for me with the chocolate. I use solid 100% dark cacao…went melted it was very reduced so I thought I was ok. It didn’t work out much, any recommendations! Big fan of yours!
Hi…the 2 ingredient brownies are fantastic! Thank you so much for this brilliant healthy option. I have several family members that have an egg allergy , what can I substitute in this recipe to make it for them?
Thank you. Robin
I haven’t tried any subs but you could experiment with aqaufaba.
Looks easy enough. Can I use sugar free chocolate chips to keep the carb count down? I am doing keto, and would love these as a treat.
Yes!!!
I trust The Big Man I’m 72 and my body is giving trouble can’t eat wheat or potatoes.He has recipes for me and I thank you
Gilles
do you think I could substitute the chocolate chips and use a chocolate protein powder instead?
Haven’t tried but feel free to experiment and see
Hi the 2 ingredient brownie looks amazing but you need to start labeling how much is needed please because I don’t know how much eggs to chocolate ratio I need please help me. Thank you
I tried your recipe tonight, I have 23 minutes left of cooking time🤤. Then the wait time ahhh.😆 I have lost over 147 lbs in 6 years always struggling with the sweets. I’m gluten free and try to be very low sugar if any at all. So when I found these I was so excited! I folded in gluten free Oreos and used dark chocolate chips only 1 cup. Thank you 😊 🤗
Do you recommend semi-sweet, bitter sweet or mile chocolate or a combination?
Love semi sweet or sweet.
hell yeah
Assuming sugar free chocolate chips would work like normal? This sounds gooooood!
Yes! It works
Sounds amazing! Any chocolate brand suggestions??
I love guittard.
You are brilliant Arman. Thank you for sharing.
I made this last night. I did add a teaspoon of espresso and a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate, 1/8 of chopped walnuts and a few dark chocolate chips.
The texture is spongy almost jell-o like but visually quite appealing. I wasn’t thrilled with my first piece but the second piece was definitely more tasty to me. I think getting over my hesitation was key. I will make this again for sure.
Made these twice now and love them!! Yummy, healthy, and satisfies the sweet tooth! I also put in chopped almonds. Thanks for the great recipe!
That sounds fabulous!
Can we make it in the microwave oven?
I haven’t tried that, but feel free to see if it works 🙂 I would love to know if it does!
I made these last week and they didn’t turn out as thick as the picture shows. I even used 4 bananas. How did you get yours so thick?
Hi Julie, I used a very small loaf pan so it yields thick brownies 🙂
Hi , if I want a thicker brownie and using a 8×8 pan , should I double the recipe ? And cook longer at same temp ?
Yes! 🙂
I have one question, because I tried them with cacao powder, but it turns out that I have intolerance for cacao, I wanted to ask if I can substitute it with carob powder? I tried once but I added baking powder also and it wasn’t the best result.
Thank you in advance 🙂
Hi Merilin- I’ve never tried it with that, but please let me know how it turns out 🙂
Amazing recipe. It’s definitely a keeper. I am really surprised the way they turned out to be (as I used only two ingredients!)I expected them to be bland. However, they were delicious and I just loved them. I made them in a muffin pan and baked them for half the amount of time. I really loovvvvee your blog and I’m going to be one of your most faithful followers haha. Keep up the good work!
Love from Canada.
Leann! What a lovely comment- Thanks SO much for your kind words and for following along- It means so much 🙂
Made these last night and loved them! I was actually surprised how much I liked them, I added some chocolate chips, but really didn’t need them, perfect treat. Mine were really thin, probably less than half the height of yours, next time I will double or make them in a smaller pan.
Oh fantastic! Yes, I usually use a smaller pan, purely to enjoy thicker brownies 🙂
First try for these today before I did the blueberry muffins for the first time just after. They are cooling now so too soon to tell how successful I might have been with them. I am forced to use a mini B&D toaster oven for now, and I used Hershey’s Butterscotch Chipits instead of chocolate chips as that was all I had. i will update when I have them complete, cooled and tasted one! I just LOVE my Nordicware Scone pan – it is very versatile – I have made scones I in it as well as quiche, baked eggs and some baked veggie dishes too!
ohh butterscotch chips would be amazing in this!
Well the butterscotch chips would have been amazing had I used the right pan I believe. I used an old 8 x 8 inch pan and the mix was def not enough using the 3 bananas. Maybe my bananas were truly not LARGE ones…or something. The end result is in the fridge and tastes okay but is way too skinny. My batch using the 3 Ingredient recipe (including the nut butter) was awesome…so I think I will be going back to that and using the butterscotch chips in the next batch. 🙂 Live and learn. Maybe had I made a double batch I would not have had the skinny version! LOL
Oh yes, butterscotch chips are awesome any time … even in my hand! LOVE ’em!
I’m going to try these … do you think these are suitable as brownie muffins and if so, what might be a more suitable bake time and temperature? 325F at 8 – 10 mins?
Hi Alicia! I’m so sorry, I’ve never tried it as muffins- I find them working so much better in a pan 🙂
Seriously? This works!? Two ingredients!? I need to try it just so I can believe it (don’t worry – I’d believe anything you told me).
But damn I need to find dark cocoa powder. I’ve never seen it sold anywheerreeeeee.
Absolutely- Such a game changer! (and ironically, a recipe ripped off by so many people from me!)
If you can find ‘Droste’ brand cocoa powder, it’s very similar!
Yum! Funny how that works with just two ingredients. I saw somebody on IG post a brownie recipe with just bananas + cocoa a few weeks ago, too.
It is, isn’t it Miss.Polkadot.
Yes, this recipe of mine has been copied multiple times- It’s the downside of blogging!
TWO ingredients? these I have to try! Poor wo/man’s sweet tooth for me has to be… chocolate syrup out of the bottle, or cheerios eaten out of the box…
ohhhhhh chocolate syrup!!!!
Hah…usually my baking flukes are more like baking doh’s. They aren’t exactly salvageable. Well done on this one, though, mate. Now my next request is 1-ingredient banana bread. #MakeItHappenPlease
Totally happening- You peel a banana and close your eyes and pretend it’s banana bread.
Love it! You and your flukes 🙂
I am such a bad baker, so no baking flukes here. But Idefinitely have cooking flukes all the time. Maybe because just winging it is my kitchen philosophy ;-P
I have definitely eaten baking chocolate in the past too to fix a craving. My fav though is spooning nutella straight from the jar.
OOOO Nothing beats nutella from the jar- Growing up, I’d freeze blobs of it to fool myself it was chocolate.
It didn’t work.
Putting in 1/4 cup of STEVIA in my flourless pumpkin pie muffins turned them into GASOLINE muffins. Had to dump them because they were inedible! :'( I would have to say peanut butter and dark chocolate EVERY SINGLE TIME. Never EVER gets old!
Oh no! Hope you try this out! 🙂
Poor mans sweet tooth fix would be a scoop of peanut butter. The regular skippy with the HFCS and all that 🙂 sooooo good! Every other time I bake it’s a fluke so I’d consider myself a professional hahaha Have a great day Arman
I LOVE the regular skippy’s- Extra crunchy too!
So easy! So clean. I love it
Thank you!
Okay, I pin it immediately! This is really clever recipe, Arman.
Thanks so much, Marina! 🙂