Eggless Chocolate Brownies recipe (2024)

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These eggless chocolate brownies are my “go-to” brownies made without eggs. They are fudgy, very moist and very chocolatey. Enjoy a piece of brownie with a glass of milk.

A chocolate lovers dream come true! They’re so easy to make and perfectly delicious. Watch how I make them in this quick video.

There are many different types of brownies with different textures. Everyone has their preference. To make it clear, it is not a dense fudgy brownie. It is more like a tender, gooey, fudgy brownies. You can see it in the pic below.

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I have tried so many eggless brownie recipes, and I have failed so many times. After doing so many experiments, finally, I come up with this recipe. This is a fudge-like brownie. It is moist, chewy, gooey and very chocolaty Brownie. Here is the picture below with a comparison of failed and successful experiments. The failed one was very dry and crumbly. But this one is very moist and fudgy.

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There is another version on the blog which has cake-like texture - eggless cocoa brownies.

Ingredients required to make eggless brownies:

This chocolate brownie recipe requires a few basic ingredients + applesauce. You can see all of them in the pic below.

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Notes on some ingredients (worth reading)

- Chocolate chips - Instead of chocolate chips, you can use 8 oz Semi-sweet chocolate of your choice. I had some Hersey’s chocolate chips sitting in my pantry and I wanted to use that so I have used that. But semisweet chocolate bar (baking chocolate) will also work perfectly for this recipe.

- Applesauce - It is used as an egg replacer. I used them a lot in my baking e.g. eggless strawberry bread, eggless applesauce bread. If you look at scientifically, Eggs work as a leaving agent and give richness and moistness to the brownie. And for the same purpose applesauce is used. Applesauce has a high amount of moisture in it which turns to steam in the oven and gives a lift to brownie as an egg does as a leaving. It doesn’t provide richness like eggs but sure provides the moistness.

I have used store-bought applesauce. But you use homemade too. Let’s quickly go through how to make applesauce at home: peel, core and cut 3 medium apples. Cook them with 6 tablespoons of water on low heat till cooked (about 20 minutes). Mash it with a potato masher until it gets smooth or use a blender/grinder.

- Butter - I always use unsalted butter because I like to control the salt in the recipe. But if you use salted butter then skip the salt in the recipe.

How to make Eggless Chocolate Brownies?

1) Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C for at least 10 minutes. Take 8x8 inch pan, lightly butter or spray with cooking oil spray. Line it with parchment paper with sides up. So it will be easy to lift after it bakes. Again butter or spray the parchment paper. Keep it aside.

2) Take butter and chocolate in a bowl. Melt in the microwave for 40 seconds. (You can melt them by using double boiler method as shown in the video)

3) After that it will look they are not melted totally but actually they have melted (pic 3). While melting chocolate, be very careful because they melt fast. If chocolate burns then it doesn’t taste good at all.

4) Stir or whisk till it becomes smooth.

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5) Take apple sauce and sugar in large enough bowl. Whisk it till sugar dissolves. Then add water and vanilla extract and mix it well.

6) Then add melted chocolate.

7) Whisk it well till it gets incorporated well. Do not overbeat it because we don’t want to get air in the batter (because we want a chewy brownie, not like cake).

8) Then sift the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt).

9) Again mix until everything is incorporated well.

10) Pour the batter into prepared pan. Even it out with a spatula and tap the pan on the countertop a few times to get rid of air bubbles.

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11) Bake it into the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
Baking time:
25-27 mins - a toothpick inserted comes out with little sticky moist batter (not crumbs). Meaning you’ll get a super gooey brownie (won’t hold the piece properly).
28-30 mins - a toothpick inserted comes out with few moist crumbs with little sticky batter. Meaning you’ll get a moist, fudgy brownie (the my kind).

12) Let the brownie cool completely in the pan on the wire rack. As it cools it will deflate a bit. But don’t worry it is perfectly fine.
Then pop it into the refrigerator for 1 hour before cutting.

13) Then remove brownie out of the pan with the help of parchment paper. And cut them into 9 or 16 equal pieces or as per your desired size and serve.

14) Serve chilled.

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I like to serve this eggless chocolate brownie cold just right from the refrigerator. I like to bite into them as it is. You can serve it with ice cream or a glass of milk.

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These eggless chocolate brownies are my “go-to” brownies made without eggs. They are fudgy, very moist and very chocolatey.

Author: Kanan

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 248kcal

Servings 9 pieces

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml) See details

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup All purpose flour (Maida)
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • a pinch Salt
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 8 oz or 1 ½ cups Chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup White granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C for at least 10 minutes

  • Take 8x8 inch pan, lightly butter or spray with cooking oil spray. Line it with parchment paper with sides up. So it will be easy to lift after it bakes. Again butter or spray the parchment paper. Keep it aside.

  • Take butter and chocolate in a bowl. Melt in the microwave for 40 seconds. (You can melt them by using double boiler method). Once melted, stir to make it smooth. Keep it aside.

  • Take apple sauce and sugar in large enough bowl. Whisk it till sugar dissolves.

  • Then add water, vanilla extract and melted chocolate. Whisk it well till it gets incorporated well.

  • Then sift the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt). Again mix until everything is incorporated well.

  • Pour the batter into prepared pan. Even it out with a spatula and tap the pan on the countertop a few times to get rid of air bubbles.

  • Bake it into the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.

    Baking time:

    25-27 mins - a toothpick inserted comes out with little sticky moist batter (not crumbs). Meaning you’ll get a super gooey brownie (won’t hold the piece properly).

    28-30 mins - a toothpick inserted comes out with few moist crumbs with little sticky batter. Meaning you’ll get a moist, fudgy brownie (the my kind).

  • Let the brownie cool completely in the pan on the wire rack. As it cools it will deflate a bit. But don’t worry it is perfectly fine.

  • Most important: Pop it into the refrigerator for 1 hour before cutting.

  • Then remove brownie out of the pan with the help of parchment paper.

  • And cut them into 9 or 16 equal pieces or as per your desired size and serve.

Notes

  • While melting chocolate, be very careful because they melt fast. If chocolate burns then it doesn’t taste good at all.
  • I have used store-bought applesauce. But you use homemade too. Let’s quickly go through how to make applesauce at home: peel, core and cut 3 medium apples. Cook them with 6 tablespoons of water on low heat till cooked (about 20 minutes). Mash it with a potato masher until it gets smooth or use a blender/grinder.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving

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Eggless Chocolate Brownies recipe (2024)

FAQs

What happens if I don't put eggs in brownies? ›

Is it okay to make brownies without eggs? Without eggs, baked goods will become a little thinner and not rise as much in the oven. As long as you replace the moisture from the egg with milk, banana or applesauce, you can make brownies without eggs. And yes, this recipe makes thinner brownies than normal.

What can I replace eggs with in brownies? ›

Best substitutes for eggs in cakes, cupcakes, muffins, and brownies:
  1. Ripe Banana- (most common) ¼ cup mashed ripe banana = 1 large egg. However, there is a definite banana flavor.
  2. Apple Sauce- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce = 1 large egg. ...
  3. Peanut Butter- 3 tablespoons of peanut butter = 1 large egg.
Jan 20, 2023

Can I make brownies without chocolate? ›

Thick and chewy, my one-bowl cocoa brownies are a chocolate lover's dream! They feature a gloriously crackly top and a soft, fudgy centre. And they're full of intense chocolate flavour even though they are made without chocolate, thanks to the addition of cocoa powder.

How many eggs does Betty Crocker brownies need? ›

Prep Instructions

*For cakelike brownies, use 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 3 eggs.

What to use as a binder instead of eggs? ›

Some common egg substitutes include:
  • Mashed banana. Mashed banana can act as a binding agent when baking or making pancake batter. ...
  • Applesauce. Applesauce can also act as a binding agent. ...
  • Fruit puree. ...
  • Avocado. ...
  • Gelatin. ...
  • Xanthan gum. ...
  • Vegetable oil and baking powder. ...
  • Margarine.
Mar 30, 2021

How to replace eggs in baking? ›

Egg replacers
  1. Vinegar & baking soda. Replace 1 egg with: 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon vinegar. ...
  2. Unsweetened applesauce. Replace 1 egg with: 1/4 cup applesauce. ...
  3. Plain or vanilla soy yogurt. Replace 1 egg with: 1/4 cup yogurt. ...
  4. Silken tofu. ...
  5. Ripe banana. ...
  6. Ground flaxseed.

Can I make brownie mix without an egg? ›

A simple combination of water, baking powder, and vegetable oil mimics eggs almost to a T. It's a great option for cookies, quick breads, and brownies.

Can I use oil instead of eggs? ›

For recipes which use eggs primarily as a leavening agent you can try a commercial egg replacement product (see above) or the following mixture: 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil mixed with 1-1/2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon baking powder per egg.

Can I use mayonnaise instead of eggs? ›

Mayonnaise. If you have a jar of mayo in the fridge, you can use 3 tablespoons in place of one egg. "Mayonnaise has been used as an egg substitute because of its moistening properties and is best suited for cakes with strong flavors, like spice cakes and chocolate cakes," Tutunjian says.

What is a substitute for chocolate in brownies? ›

Substitute for unsweetened chocolate (1 oz.): 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1 Tbsp. cooking oil or shortening, melted. Substitute for chocolate, sweet baking (4 oz.): ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus ⅓ cup sugar and 3 Tbsp.

What is the best substitute for chocolate? ›

Carob is a popular choice, known for its natural sweetness and chocolate-like flavour, perfect for baking or snacking. Another option is to combine healthy ingredients with a hint of cocoa, such as adding unsweetened cocoa powder to Greek yoghurt or dusting nuts with cocoa for a chocolatey taste without guilt.

Can I use butter instead of oil in brownies? ›

You can absolutely substitute butter for the vegetable oil. Use the same quantity specified in the directions (for example, if it calls for 1/3 cup of oil, use 5 1/3 tablespoons of butter). Melt it down, then let it cool a bit. You might not ever go back to oil!

Can you use olive oil instead of vegetable oil in brownies? ›

Yes, you can use olive oil in brownies!

Olive oil has been gaining popularity in recent years as a substitute for butter and other vegetable oils in baked goods. Not only is it delicious but a healthy alternative cooking fat that can be used in most traditional baking recipes.

What is a vegan egg substitute for brownies? ›

1 egg = 1/4 cup (62 g) applesauce

Using unsweetened applesauce is my favorite vegan egg replacement for vegan pancakes, breads, and if I don't have yogurt, then cakes as well! I actually prefer applesauce to yogurt in brownie recipes as well. Applesauce is a wonderful way to lock in moisture in cakes and cookies.

Can you eat brownie batter without eggs? ›

The bacteria is still present and could get you very sick. That's why for this brownie batter recipe, we use heat treated flour and no eggs, making it completely safe and edible to consume raw!

Does brownie mix really need eggs? ›

Can we make brownies without eggs? Yes, you can make brownies without eggs. Eggs are used to help bind the flour, sugar and butter together in a brownie recipe, but they also help leaven the mixture (make it fluffy) and add moisture.

What happens if I forgot to put eggs in my cake? ›

The resulting cake will still taste great but be slightly dense from the lack of air bubbles.” That may not be a bad thing, though. A denser crumb structure creates a sturdier layer cake — which can be great for stacking and frosting. Eggs are critical to successful cakes.

What happens without eggs in baking? ›

A box cake with no eggs or not enough eggs may be dense or poorly risen or may not hold together properly.

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