# What You Need:
→ Vegetables & Legumes
01 - 1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed (about 1 medium)
02 - 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz/425 g)
→ 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)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
02 - In a food processor, combine black beans and mashed sweet potato. 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 creamy and well combined, scraping sides as needed.
04 - Stir in 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 center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with some moist crumbs.
07 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
