# Components:
→ 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
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - Combine drained black beans and mashed sweet potato in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
03 - Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, oat flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the mixture. Blend until creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
04 - Stir in dark chocolate chips and nuts by hand if using.
05 - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
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 to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
