Zero-Waste Brownies Nut Pulp (Printer View)

Fudgy brownies crafted to reduce food waste, repurposing nut-milk pulp for indulgent chocolate flavor.

# 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, such as almond or cashew, thoroughly 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, at 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:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly incorporated.
03 - In a separate large bowl, mix nut-milk pulp, sugar, melted coconut oil or unsalted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until mixture is smooth.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to preserve a tender texture.
05 - Stir in chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using, until evenly distributed through batter.
06 - Transfer batter to the prepared pan. Smooth surface with a spatula. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center yields a few moist crumbs.
07 - Allow baked brownies to cool entirely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into 12 squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero-waste dessert that makes use of nut-milk pulp
  • Easy to customize with chocolate chips or nuts
02 -
  • For vegan brownies, swap eggs for flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 5 tbsp water).
  • Make sure your nut-milk pulp is squeezed as dry as possible before using.
03 -
  • Add 1/2 tsp espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • Dust with powdered sugar or serve warm with vegan ice cream.
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