# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Legumes
01 - 1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed (about 1 medium)
02 - 1 can (15 oz/425 g) 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 required
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 desired
11 - Optional: 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - Combine black beans and mashed sweet potato in a food processor; blend until completely smooth.
03 - Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, oat flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until creamy and fully combined, scraping down the sides as necessary.
04 - Stir in dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts by hand, if using.
05 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
06 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares.
