# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Legumes
01 - 1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed (about 1 medium)
02 - 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
→ Baking Ingredients
03 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey (120 ml)
04 - 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted or unsalted butter (60 g)
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50 g)
06 - 1/3 cup oat flour, certified gluten-free if needed (40 g)
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Add-Ins
10 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, dairy-free if needed (90 g)
11 - Optional: 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (35 g)
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
02 - In a food processor, blend black beans and mashed sweet potato until completely smooth.
03 - Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, oat flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the food processor. Blend until the mixture is creamy and uniform, scraping down the sides as needed.
04 - Fold in dark chocolate chips and nuts, if using, gently by hand.
05 - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and spread to smooth the surface.
06 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.
