Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 C date syrup
  • 1/2 C cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 3/4 C rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • pistachio nuts, finely chopped
  • semisweet chocolate pieces, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper (or use a silicone cake pan).
  2. Combine the beans, date syrup, and cocoa powder in a food processor; process just until smooth. Add the oats, baking powder, and baking soda; process just until combined.
  3. Spread batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle with pistachios and chocolate pieces (if using). Bake for 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into wedges.