# Ingredient List:
→ 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 teaspoon 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 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. 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 mixture; blend until well combined, scraping sides as needed.
04 - Gently fold chocolate chips into the batter with a spatula without further blending.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the surface, and optionally sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the center is mostly set; a toothpick inserted should come out with few moist crumbs.
07 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.
