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