Zero-Waste Brownies Nut Pulp (Print Version)

Fudgy brownies using nut-milk pulp deliver rich chocolate flavor and help reduce food waste.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup nut-milk pulp, squeezed dry (almond or cashew recommended)
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
07 - 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

10 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
11 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, thoroughly mix nut-milk pulp, sugar, melted coconut oil or butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly.
07 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center yields a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Great way to use up nut-milk pulp and minimize waste
  • Delicious chocolate flavor for a perfect dessert
02 -
  • For a vegan version, use flax eggs instead of regular eggs
  • Squeeze nut-milk pulp as dry as possible for best texture
03 -
  • Add a sprinkle of espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor
  • Serve with powdered sugar or vegan ice cream for an extra treat
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