Black Bean Brownies

1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well)
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup quick oats
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agave or honey
pinch uncut stevia or 2 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup to 2/3 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients except chips in a good food processor, and blend until completely smooth.  Really blend well. (A blender can work if you absolutely must, but the texture - and even the taste- will be much better in a food processor). Stir in the chips, then pour into a greased 8x8 pan.  Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top
Cook the brownies 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes before trying to cut.
Makes 9-12 brownies.