Zero-Waste Brownies Nut Pulp (Print Version)

Fudgy brownies made from nut-milk pulp for a delicious, eco-friendly treat. Easy, gooey, and chocolatey.

# 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 nuts, such as walnuts or pecans (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine nut-milk pulp, granulated sugar, melted coconut oil or unsalted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and fully integrated.
04 - Gradually fold dry mixture into wet mixture, mixing gently just until batter forms. Avoid overmixing to maintain fudgy texture.
05 - Stir in dark chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Spread batter into prepared pan, smoothing surface with a spatula for consistent thickness.
07 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center contains a few moist crumbs and edges are set.
08 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into 12 squares.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Reduces food waste by reusing nut-milk pulp
  • Easy dessert with dairy-free and gluten-free options
02 -
  • These brownies can easily be made vegan and gluten-free
  • Always squeeze nut-milk pulp as dry as possible for best texture
03 -
  • Add espresso powder for even richer chocolate flavor
  • Top brownies with powdered sugar or a scoop of vegan ice cream
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