Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans ((about one 15-oz can, rinsed and drained well))
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup ((or honey/agave, about 75g))
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup quick oats ((40g))
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ((10g))
• 1 pinch uncut stevia or sugar ((optional; leave out if you increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup))
• 1/4 cup coconut oil or vegetable oil ((40g))
• 1/2 to 2/3 cup chocolate chips ((essential!))
• Extra chocolate chips ((for sprinkling on top, optional))