Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil (melted and cooled slightly)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (certified gluten free, if necessary)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cups dark chocolate chips (+ handful more for topping, use a vegan variety if necessary )
  • Maldon sea salt (optional for topping)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8x8 inch non-stick square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Place black beans, vinegar, pumpkin, coconut oil, vanilla, maple syrup, oats, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt into a food processor.
  • Process until very smooth, then stir in chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking pan, top with more chocolate chips, then bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle with optional Maldon sea salt, then let cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
  • Cut into bars, serve with vegan ice cream (if desired), and enjoy!