Zero-Waste Nut Pulp Brownies (Printable)

Fudgy brownies using nut-milk pulp for moist texture and rich chocolate flavor while reducing kitchen waste.

# 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)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, blend nut-milk pulp, sugar, melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter), eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogenous.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired.
06 - Transfer batter to prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface evenly.
07 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center yields a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Slice into squares for serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Great way to use leftover nut-milk pulp
  • Moist, chocolatey brownies with less food waste
02 -
  • You can use any nut-milk pulp, just squeeze dry first.
  • Recipe can be made vegan and gluten-free by using substitutes.
03 -
  • To boost chocolate flavor, add 1/2 tsp espresso powder.
  • For vegan brownies, use flax eggs instead of regular eggs.

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