Zero-Waste Brownies Nut-Milk Pulp (Print Version)
Brownies using nut-milk pulp for rich chocolate flavor, reducing kitchen waste and delivering moist texture.
# 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, 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, room temperature
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
10 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
11 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, blend nut-milk pulp, sugar, melted coconut oil or butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula. Mix only until no flour streaks remain; avoid overmixing.
05 - Stir in chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and level the surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing into squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Reduces kitchen waste by using nut-milk pulp
- Easy recipe with simple ingredients
02 -
- Nut-milk pulp should be squeezed as dry as possible for best texture.
- These brownies can be made vegan and gluten-free with simple substitutions.
03 -
- Add 1/2 tsp espresso powder to intensify chocolate flavor.
- Dust brownies with powdered sugar right before serving for a bakery look.