– ¼ cup pitted dates about 6-8 date – ½ cup water – 1½ cups black beans 1, 15 ounce can – ¾ cup oats quick, or food processed whole oat – 3 tablespoons cocoa powder – ⅓ cup maple syrup – ¼ cup apple sauce unsweetened – 2 tablespoons sugar optional – 2 teaspoons vanilla extract – ½ teaspoons baking powder – ¼ teaspoon salt – ⅔ cup chocolate chip
Instead of slicing these brownies while warm, which could cause them to fall apart, simply let them sit out and cool for several minutes.