Zero-Waste Brownies Nut-Pulp (Printable)

Indulge in fudgy chocolate squares using leftover nut-milk pulp for a waste-free and rich dessert experience.

# 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, squeezed dry (such as almond or cashew)
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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, mix nut-milk pulp, sugar, melted coconut oil or unsalted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
04 - Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Stir in dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate and chopped nuts, if desired.
06 - Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the top 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 cutting into squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Eco-friendly: repurposes nut-milk pulp to reduce waste
  • Moist, chocolatey flavor with simple ingredients
02 -
  • Nut-milk pulp should be squeezed as dry as possible for best texture
  • This recipe works with almond, cashew or hazelnut pulp and can be made vegan or gluten-free
03 -
  • Add 1/2 tsp espresso powder for an even richer chocolate flavor
  • For vegan brownies, substitute eggs with 2 flax eggs
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