Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

3 tablespoons canola oil

3 eggs

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup baking cocoa

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Place the beans, 1/4 cup chocolate chips and oil in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Add the eggs, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, baking powder and salt; cover and process until smooth.

  1. Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.Yield: 1 dozen.