# What you'll need:
→ Beans & Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Sweeteners & Chocolate
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping (optional)
→ Leavening & Flavor
09 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine black beans, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Add sugar, maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the blended mixture. Blend until fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
04 - Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently using a spatula to maintain texture.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the surface and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few fudgy crumbs.
07 - Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares.
