# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
02 - In a food processor, combine the black beans and mashed sweet potato. Blend until smooth.
03 - Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, oat flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the blender. Blend until well combined and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
04 - Stir in the dark chocolate chips and nuts (if using) by hand.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
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 the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
