Craving delicious brownies but short on time and ingredients? Look no further than these incredibly easy 2 ingredient pumpkin brownies! With just a can of pumpkin puree and your favorite brownie mix, you can whip up a batch of moist, flavorful brownies in minutes. They're perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings or for a quick and delicious dessert. Just between you and me, no one will taste the pumpkin!
I love these shortcut-type recipes. Yes, when you run out of eggs (or can't have eggs), you can make this! It does satisfy your chocolate craving but it does not taste like pumpkin. I've also enjoy 3 ingredient pumpkin brownie muffins, and 2 ingredient pumpkin muffins (this always goes crazy on Pinterest every fall)!
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Why I love these brownies
2-Ingredient Magic: Insanely easy, these brownies require just canned pumpkin and your favorite brownie mix.
Sneaky Superfood: Pumpkin puree adds a hidden boost of nutrients and moisture. Plus we don't add any oil when making brownies this way.
Flavor Fun: Add your favorites! Pumpkin spice, chocolate chips, a quick store bought frosting, there are endless customization possibilities.
Ingredients
- Boxed brownie mix - you do not use any of the ingredients listed on the box.
- Can of pumpkin (the small can, 15 oz. Just plain pumpkin, NOT pumpkin pie filling)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit (same as it says on the box).
Step 1
Spray your 9 x 13 pan with a nonstick spray. Set aside.
Step 2
Dump the cake mix into a medium bowl. Then, scoop in the pumpkin.
Step 3
Start stirring until mixed. Then, put the batter into your prepared baking dish.
Step 4
Spread to smooth the batter. This is a thick batter, and it will bake in the shape you put it in the oven.
Step 5
Bake for 20-22 minutes (just a little less than what the package says since there are less ingredients).
Let cool, then cut into squares. I cut it into 24 pieces (4 x 6)
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Brownie Cutting Tip - Use a plastic disposable knife. It cuts through brownies better than a regular knife.
FAQs
Yes, it is. The texture is a little different from regular brownies. These are special, easy, fast, healthy, don't mess up your kitchen, and don't have to do a ton of dishes. They are a little more dense and I'll describe them as a little chewier.
Then you will need to make this recipe in the 8 x 8 baking dish. These brownies do not rise when baked.
Yes! We don't add any oil to the recipe and we add a whole can of pure pumpkin.
Other chocolate recipes with few ingredients
Recipe Printable
2 Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies
Equipment
- 1 9 x 13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz
- 1 package brownie mix 18 oz
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Mix brownie mix with canned pumpkin. This is a thick batter.
- Put the batter into a baking dish and spread it so that it is level. This batter does not rise and will be shaped like you place in the oven.Bake for 20-22 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.
Notes
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
** Originally published Nov. 4, 2013
Meta Bradley
How many Smartpoints in the two ingredient Brownies please? The brownie mix and canned pumpkin.
Bill Davis
You recommend not baking as long. What is the indication that they are done? Such as the sides separating from the pan, or a dry toothpick?
momcrieff
I'm a fan of the dry toothpick testing method. Keep in mind, this will satisfy the chocolate craving you have but it doesn't rise like most other two or three ingredient recipes. Tastes great but a texture that is not what you expect.
Lauri Keane
Excellent idea for the 2 ingredient "Brownies"!
Always trying to sneak healthy foods into my family's diet -these are delicious! Really different, but my 24 yearbold son just loves them! Thank you for the idea 😀
momcrieff
They are a little different and my kids ate them because they were chocolaty and they were available. I agree all that pumpkin in the recipe makes you feel good about feeding them to your family!