# List of ingredients:
→ Beans & Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - ⅓ cup neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Sweeteners & Chocolate
05 - ½ cup granulated sugar
06 - ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
07 - ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping (optional)
→ Leavening & Flavor
09 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine black beans, eggs, neutral oil, and vanilla extract. Process until completely smooth.
03 - Add sugar, maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the mixture. Blend until fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
04 - Gently fold chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula without overmixing.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the 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 slicing into 12 equal pieces.
