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A pint of blueberries is the secret to creating the most moist and decadent One Bowl Blueberry Brownies. Even blueberry haters love these brownies!

Two One Bowl Blueberry Brownies rest on a plate with two forks.

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Original content posted September 2014.  Updated June 2021.

Just when I thought that I couldn’t create another brownie recipe – I mean, have you seen my Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed S’mores Brownies?  Or my Oreo Marshmallow Treat Brownies?  Or my Samoa Brownies?  I bake brownies on an almost weekly basis.  I proved myself wrong.  And in this case, I’m more than happy to be wrong!  

A happy accident inspired my bad habit of leaving CSA box contents on the kitchen counter to insure I use them resulted in these decadent One Bowl Blueberry Brownies.

An overhead view of two One Bowl Blueberry Brownies on a plate sitting on a striped napkin.

As I was preparing to bake a pan of brownies last month, I first had to clear the counter of the contents of that week’s CSA box which happened to include a pint of blueberries.  Hello inspiration!  Why not add blueberries to the brownie batter?  I love baking with blueberries but had never thought to include them in brownies… until now.

A plate with two One Bowl Blueberry Brownies and two glasses of milk.

Do Brownies and Blueberries Go Together?

The result? The most moist and fudgy brownie that has ever crossed my lips. The blueberries don’t so much lend a blueberry taste to the dessert, but rather a level of moisture that’s beyond compare.

A 9″ × 13″ pan lasted a single day in our house as everyone was sneaking bites as they walked through the kitchen. Even my middle child who dislikes all things blueberry thought these were amazing and was doing her best to con me into an additional serving.

Two One Bowl Blueberry Brownies on a black plate with two forks.

Perhaps one of the best things about these One Bowl Blueberry Brownies – besides the delicious brownies, of course! – is the fact that the batter is mixed in a single bowl. (They’re actually a spin off of my classic One Bowl Chocolate Fudge Brownies.)  No extra clean-up required! Which of course is a bonus as by the time the brownies come out of the oven, you’re ready to dig in immediately.

Grab a glass of milk.  You won’t be requesting brownies without blueberries anytime again soon.

How to prepare One Bowl Blueberry Brownies, steps 1-4.

How to Make Blueberry Brownies

[1]  In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter.

[2]  Add cocoa and coffee to melted butter.

[3]  Stir together to combine.

[4]  Add sugar, eggs and vanilla to saucepan.

How to prepare One Bowl Blueberry Brownies, steps 5-8.

[5]  Stir together until well combined.

[6]  Add flour, baking powder and salt.

[7]  Stir together until just combined

TIP:  You’ll want to stir only until there are no dry ingredients visible.

[8]  Add blueberries to batter.

How to prepare One Bowl Blueberry Brownies, steps 9-11.

[9]  Gently fold blueberries into batter.

TIP:  You’ll want to carefully stir the blueberries into the batter so that they do not break.

[10]  Pour batter into greased 9″ x 13″ baking pan and smooth into an even layer.

[11]  Sprinkle chocolate chips over batter in an even layer.

Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until just set and a toothpick inserted into the center removes cleanly.

A One Bowl Blueberry Brownie sits on a plate with two forks.

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4.46 from 22 votes

One Bowl Blueberry Brownies

A pint of blueberries is the secret to creating the most moist and decadent One Bowl Blueberry Brownies. Even blueberry haters love these brownies!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Melanie Bauer | Melanie Makes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons coffee prepared
  • 1-2/3 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1-1/3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
  • Add cocoa and coffee to melted butter.
  • Stir together to combine.
  • Add sugar, eggs and vanilla to saucepan.
  • Stir together until well combined.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Stir together until just combined.
    TIP:  You’ll want to stir only until there are no dry ingredients visible.
  • Add blueberries to batter.
  • Gently fold blueberries into batter.
    TIP:  You'll want to carefully stir the blueberries into the batter so that they do not break.
  • Pour batter into greased 9″ x 13″ baking pan and smooth into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over batter in an even layer.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until just set and a toothpick inserted into the center removes cleanly.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Julie says

    Recipe is a bit misleading! You cannot 'pour' this mixture into anything. It had to be spooned out and pressed into the baking tin! We had grave misgivings and they looked very gooey. They taste really good!
    Reply

    • Melanie says

      Hi, Julie - I've never had to spoon the batter out so I'm not sure what might've happened. Glad you enjoyed them though!
      Reply

  2. Shaheena says

    Hi Melanie, I’m planning to try this recipe this weekend but had a few questions: - Can I substitute butter for oil? - I’m not sure about the quantity of sugar and flour, it’s 1&1/3 cup flour and 1&2/3 cup sugar, right? Many thanks in advance:))
    Reply

  3. Mia says

    I had a bunch of blueberries I needed to use and I don't much care for pie, so I googled and came across this recipe; I'm glad I did! The first bite I honestly didn't like (maybe it was bad luck and all blueberry)- but then I had a second and soon had eaten three whole brownies 😅 I took off a star because these ended up needing 35 minutes in the oven. At 20 minutes they were still totally liquid. Maybe my blueberries were too big and released too much moisture? Idk. Thank you for the recipe!
    Reply

  4. Anita says

    I grow fresh blueberries in my yard and often have more than I can use this time of year. I was in the mood for something different than cake, pie or muffins. Oh my! These were so good! This is my new favorite thing to do with blueberries.
    Reply

  5. Marc says

    I made these brownies. Turned out amazing. I then decided to experiment a little. I tried the same same recipe , but switched the blueberries for strawberries and the vanilla extract for pineapple extract. Turned out very good. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us.
    Reply

    • Melanie says

      Love your spin on these brownies, Marc - so glad you enjoyed them and you took the time to comment. So appreciate it!
      Reply

  6. Kathryn says

    Hello! Could you use frozen blueberries for this recipe? And should the prepared coffee be cooled before adding to the recipe? Thanks!
    Reply

    • Melanie says

      Hi, Kathryn - I haven't tried using frozen but I'm thinking they'd work! No need to cool the coffee as it's going into the melted butter mixture which will already be warm.
      Reply

      • Judy says

        I tried these and while the taste is good they are so gooey that I thought they weren't done cooking, so I put them back in the oven - didn't help 😟
        Reply

        • Melanie says

          Hi, Judy - Thanks for taking the time to comment. These are very fudgy brownies and not of the cake-like variety. So sorry you didn't enjoy them!
          Reply

  14. Danielle says

    Um, these are amazing! I used gluten free flour and coconut oil instead of the butter and they turned out great. I’m a huge brownie fan and the blueberries are a delightful twist!
    Reply

    • Melanie says

      How awesome, Danielle! So glad that you enjoyed them and love how you made them your own. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed them!
      Reply

  15. Heather says

    Amazing! I had a serious chocolate craving and a pint of blueberries from my produce co-op. A quick google search led me here and I am not sorry at all. So. Good.
    Reply

    • Melanie says

      Heather, your comment totally made my day! Thrilled that Google led you to Melanie Makes and that you enjoyed the brownies. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know. So appreciate it!
      Reply

  16. Bailee Reid says

    Yummo! Just made this tonight delicious. Never thought to use blueberries in a brownie but this will be my go to recipe now. Thanks!
    Reply

    • Melanie says

      Thank you so much, Bailee - so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know, so appreciate it!
      Reply

  17. Kristi says

    There were just the best! Soooo good, i served it with homemade chocolate ice cream and i just couldnt get enough of them! Thank you for this recipe!
    Reply

    • Melanie says

      So glad you enjoyed them as much as I do, Kristi! Love that you topped them with homemade ice cream, too! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know you liked them - totally made my day!
      Reply

  18. Anthon says

    Been eyeing this recipe for weeks and decided to make them today. The batter was thick and gooey, when I added the blueberries the bright blue against the chocolate gave me butterflies. Couldn't have been easier. Tasted incredible.
    Reply

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