Look, balance is everything—yin and yang, salad and sugar, hydration and indulgence, cucumbers and espresso brownies. You see where this is going.
This isn’t a compromise; it’s a lifestyle. Crunchy, chilled cucumbers whisper “I’m trying,” while espresso brownies scream “I deserve joy.”
The combo gives you green goddess energy with a rich, fudgy punch of bold coffee decadence. Yes, it’s vegan. No, it’s not boring.
Think spa-day lunch meets girls’ night dessert—minus the guilt, plus flavor drama. Toss that salad and grab a brownie, queen.
Cucumber Salad with Espresso Brownies
A refreshing cucumber salad paired with intense espresso brownies, creating a contrast of crisp, cool greens and rich, mocha indulgence.
Ingredients
Cucumber Salad:
- 2 cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chopped mint or dill
Espresso Brownies:
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup brewed espresso strong!
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vegan dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Cucumber Salad:
- Slice cucumbers and place in bowl.
- Mix vinegar, syrup, sesame oil, salt, and herbs.
- Toss with cucumbers. Chill for 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Espresso Brownies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in espresso, syrup, melted oil, and vanilla.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour into greased 8×8″ pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Cool, slice, and serve.
- Try not to eat all 9 pieces—good luck.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Cucumber Salad:- Calories: 60
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
💪 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Cucumber Salad:- Vitamin K: 20%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Potassium: 6%
- Iron: 4%
- Folate: 5%
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 9%
- Zinc: 4%
- Copper: 6%
- Calcium: 5%
✨ Additional Tips & Notes
- Use cold brew for the brownies if you want smoother flavor with less bitterness.
- Let brownies cool completely before slicing (unless chaos is your brand).
- Don’t skip the fresh herbs in the salad—they make it feel fancy.
- Pair with an iced oat milk latte if you’re feeling extra.
- Yes, these are totally meal-prep friendly (no judgment if you hide them).
