This 3-Ingredient Brownie recipe with Nutella is chewy, moist, and fudgy. Make these gourmet brownies today for a delicious and decadent treat!
This post is all about how to make 3-Ingredient Nutella Brownies.
If you find joy in eating a fudgy, homemade brownie, this 3-ingredient recipe is for you! It’s so easy to make and only calls for three main ingredients: Nutella, eggs, and flour.
Prep time takes about five minutes, and bake time is 20 minutes. It’s important to note that these brownies taste BEST when they’ve been chilled or at least cooled to room temperature. If you take a bite of the brownie when it’s warm, it tastes less flavorful, but once the brownies cool (or better yet, chill in the fridge), they become fudgy, moist, and INSANELY DELICIOUS. And I cannot reiterate the insanely delicious part enough!
After you try these decadent 3-Ingredient Brownies, it will be hard to bake the boxed stuff again. Add any mix-in ideas you wish, like chopped nuts or chocolate chips. Check out the recipe tips below to make the BEST gourmet Nutella brownies of your life!
3-Ingredient Brownies
What Are The Three Types Of Brownies?
The three common types of brownies are cakey, fudgy, and chewy. Cakey brownies are lighter and moist and resemble a cake texture. Fudgy brownies are dense and gooey. While chewy brownies are similar to fudgy because of their denseness, they tend to have more bite. This 3-Ingredient Nutella Brownie recipe is fudgy but slightly chewy, which equals perfection. If you LOVE fudge, then you’ll LOVE this recipe too!
You’ll Need 3 Main Ingredients:
- Jar of Nutella, 26.5 ounces
- Eggs, 5
- All-Purpose Flour, 1 cup
- Kosher Salt, 1 teaspoon
Optional Mix-In Ingredient Ideas:
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, 1 cup (if you want the brownies extra chocolatey)
What Is Nutella Cocoa Spread?
Nutella spread reminds me of gourmet European chocolate because of its sweet hints of hazelnut and cocoa. This chocolate spread is manufactured by the Italian company Ferrero. It’s rich, delicious, and the perfect ingredient in this brownie recipe!
Equipment Needed:
- Oven
- Sharp Knife – for cutting the brownies into squares once they’ve cooled.
How To Make 3-Ingredient Brownies, Step-By-Step
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Add five eggs to a mixing bowl and whisk.
Step 3: Grab the 26-ounce jar of Nutella and remove the foil topper before warming it in the microwave for 30 seconds. The baking experts at Bon Appetit suggested slightly warming the jar of Nutella before adding it to the mixing bowl of eggs because it’s easier to work with. And they were right! The Nutella spread is thick, so warming it for 30 seconds in the microwave was enough to empty the jar quickly and thoroughly using a spatula.
Step 4: Mix the Nutella and eggs until they are fully incorporated.
Step 5: Spoon and level a cup of flour and add it to the egg and Nutella mixture. Add the salt now too. Mix until combined.
*After incorporating the flour and Nutella mixture, you can add the OPTIONAL mix-in ingredients at this time. Mix lightly until combined.
Step 6: Grease (I used non-stick cooking spray) a 9 x 13 baking pan and add the brownie mixture to the pan using a spatula. Evenly distribute the brownie mix into the pan.
Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees F. After 20 minutes, stick a toothpick in the middle of the brownies. If it comes out clean, then it’s finished baking. If not, put it back in the oven for another three minutes and then check its doneness with another toothpick.
Step 8: It’s best to allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before serving. As mentioned earlier, these brownies taste best chilled or at room temperature. I do not recommend serving these brownies warm because the flavor is not the same.
FAQs And Tips For 3-Ingredient Brownies
What Is The Secret To Moist Brownies?
Don’t overmix the brownie batter, and bake them at the right temperature. Most importantly, do not overbake them!
What Makes Brownies Fudgy?
Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio. For example, this recipe has more Nutella (fat) than flour.
How Do You Make 3-Ingredient Brownies Fast?
Follow this recipe, and you’ll be serving homemade brownies in no time!
Are These Really 4-Ingredient Brownies?
Three main ingredients are needed, but I added some kosher salt to this recipe. It’s not totally necessary, but I thought it was an excellent addition.
What Is The Texture Of These Brownies?
These brownies are fudgy, chewy, and slightly firm. The shiny, crackled layer on top compliments the inside texture deliciously.
Do 3-Ingredient Brownies Contain Butter, Flour, Or Oil?
This brownie recipe does not contain butter or oil, but they do have flour.
Why Are These The Best Three Ingredient Brownies?
I believe this recipe is the best because of the Nutella ingredient. Sweet, chocolatey, with gourmet hints of cocoa powder and hazelnut. It just doesn’t get better than that!
How Do I Store These Brownies?
Keep the baked brownies in an airtight container for one week at room temperature or in the refrigerator. I prefer storing them in the fridge because I think they taste best chilled.
Are These Nutella Brownies A Healthy Food?
Nutella contains a lot of sugar, so these 3-Ingredient brownies should be eaten in moderation.
Why Do Brownies Have So Much Sugar In Them?
I think it’s the sugar that makes these chocolate brownies taste so good!
Can I Freeze 3-Ingredient Brownies?
Yes! Place them in an airtight container, and store them in the freezer for up to three months.
Is Nutella Gluten-Free?
Yes! Nutella is naturally gluten-free.
Can I Make These Brownies Eggless?
You can substitute eggs with apple sauce or mashed bananas. Check out more substitutions here.
3-Ingredient Nutella Brownies
Equipment
- Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 9 x 13 Baking Pan
- Oven
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- Sharp Knife – for cutting the brownies into squares once they've cooled.
Ingredients
Ingredients Needed:
- 26.5 ounces Nutella Spread
- 5 Eggs
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt – I added this addition to the three main ingredients and highly recommend it.
Optional Mix-In Ingredient Ideas
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (for an extra chocolatey effect)
Instructions
How To Make 3-Ingredient Brownies, Step-By-Step
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add five eggs to a mixing bowl and whisk.
- Grab the 26-ounce jar of Nutella and remove the foil topper before warming it in the microwave for 30 seconds. The baking experts at Bon Appetit suggested slightly warming the jar of Nutella before adding it to the mixing bowl of eggs because it’s easier to work with. And they were right! The Nutella spread is thick, so warming it for 30 seconds in the microwave was enough to empty the jar quickly and thoroughly using a spatula.
- Mix the Nutella and eggs until they are fully incorporated.
- *After incorporating the flour and Nutella mixture, you can add the OPTIONAL mix-in ingredients at this time. Mix lightly until combined.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees F. After 20 minutes, stick a toothpick in the middle of the brownies. If it comes out clean, then it’s finished baking. If not, put it back in the oven for another three minutes and then check its doneness with another toothpick.
- It’s best to allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before serving. As mentioned earlier, these brownies taste best chilled or at room temperature. I do not recommend serving these brownies warm because the flavor is not the same.
Nutrition
Final Thoughts On 3-Ingredient Brownies With Nutella
This DELICIOUS 3-Ingredient Brownie recipe is the BEST. Forget the boxed stuff and try this easy recipe with chocolate Nutella spread as the main ingredient. FYI, these brownies taste best at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!
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