Zero-Waste Brownies Using Nut-Milk Pulp (Printer View)

Fudgy chocolate brownies made with nut-milk pulp, perfect for minimizing waste and maximizing flavor.

# Components:

→ 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, such as almond or cashew, squeezed dry
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 nuts, such as walnuts or pecans (optional)

# Method steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Helps reduce kitchen waste by using nut-milk pulp
  • Easy to adapt for vegan or gluten-free diets
02 -
  • Nut-milk pulp must be squeezed as dry as possible to avoid soggy brownies
  • For vegan brownies, use flax eggs instead of regular eggs
03 -
  • Add 1/2 tsp espresso powder to boost the chocolate flavor
  • Serve brownies with vegan ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra deliciousness
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