Black Bean Peanut Butter Date Bars

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can black beans
• 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
• ½ cup oats
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 5-7 dates
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup peanut butter

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease an 8×8 pan.
2. Combine all ingredients in Vitamix or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
3. Transfer to greased pan and bake for 15-18 minutes.
4. Let cool 10 minutes before cutting.

NOTES

• After cooking the brownies, if they look a bit undercooked, place them in the fridge overnight and they will magically firm up!
• Adapted from Chocolate Covered Katie Black Bean Brownies