Holy Fudge Black Bean Brownies

INGREDIENTS

1 15 ounce can

unsalted black beans ((prefer organic), drained and rinsed thoroughly)

6 tbsp

cocoa powder ((I like Ghirardelli or Trader Joe's brand))

3/4 cup

maple syrup, grade A

2 tsp

vanilla powder ((or sub vanilla extract))

1/4 cup

unsalted almond butter

1/4 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

dark chocolate (roughly chopped (sub chocolate chips))