Gluten-free Vegan Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cup black beans ((1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well))
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 cup quick oats ((gluten free))
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup maple syrup or agave nectar ((or honey for non-vegans))
• 2 tablespoons sugar ((or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup))
• 1⁄4 cup coconut oil ((or vegetable oil))
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips ((up to 2/3 cups))