# What You'll Need:
→ Beans & Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - ⅓ cup neutral oil (e.g., 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
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a food processor or blender, combine black beans, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
03 - Add sugar, maple syrup, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the blended mixture. Blend until fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
04 - Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula; avoid blending.
05 - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.
