Zero-Waste Brownies Nut Pulp (Printable Version)

Use leftover nut-milk pulp for moist, chocolaty brownies that minimize food waste and maximize flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, mix nut-milk pulp, sugar, melted coconut oil or butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Stir in dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using, into the batter.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
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, then slice into squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Efficiently repurposes nut-milk pulp
  • Moist, tender brownies bursting with chocolate
02 -
  • Nut-milk pulp should be squeezed as dry as possible to prevent soggy brownies
  • This recipe easily adapts to vegan and gluten-free diets
03 -
  • Add 1/2 tsp espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor
  • Let brownies cool fully before slicing for clean edges
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