• 1 15-oz can of black beans, drained and well rinsed
• 2 heaping tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or agave
• 1/4 cup safflower oil
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips (check the label if you’re strict vegan)

Combine all ingredients except chips in a food processor, and blend until completely smooth.

Stir in the chips, then pour into a greased 8×8 pan.

Bake 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.