Beet Brownies

Ingredients

• 10 oz (300 g) beets (2 small- to medium-sized beets), scrubbed and chopped into 2-inch (5-cm) chunks (2 cups chopped)
• 1 c (120 g) chickpea flour
• 3/4 c (75 g) gluten-free oat flour
• 1 c (150 g) coconut sugar
• 1 c (88 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp (9 g) baking powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 c (100 g) walnuts, divided
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 c (175 mL) unsweetened almond milk or organic soy milk
• 1/2 c (88 g) mini vegan chocolate chips, plus more for garnish if desired