CHOCOLATE BLACK BEAN BROWNIES

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 eggs
3 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup agave/brown rice syrup &/or coconut nectar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon baking powder (optional- makes a cake-like brownie)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease/spray an 8-inch square baking pan and set aside. Add black beans to food processor or blender and process until a paste forms. Easier if beans are slightly heated. Add eggs (or egg replacer), oil, sugar, cocoa, salt, vanilla and baking powder (if using). Process/blend until smooth and well combined. Stir in nuts (if using). Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until done. Top will be dry and edges should pull away from sides of pan.