# What You'll Need:
→ Beans & Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - ⅓ cup neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Sweeteners & Chocolate
05 - ½ cup granulated sugar
06 - ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
07 - ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping, optional)
→ Leavening & Flavor
09 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Combine black beans, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in a food processor or blender; blend until completely smooth.
03 - Add sugar, maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the mixture. Blend until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
04 - Fold in chocolate chips gently with a spatula; avoid blending to retain texture.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the surface, and sprinkle 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 some fudgy crumbs.
07 - Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.
