# The Ingredients 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
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and 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 and process until completely smooth.
03 - Add granulated sugar, maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the blended mixture and blend until fully combined, scraping the sides as needed.
04 - Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter with a spatula, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the surface, and optionally sprinkle with additional chocolate chips.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or 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 slicing into 12 squares.
