Vegan Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients

• 8 tbs cocoa powder
• 26 medjool dates
• 2 cans black beans (400g each), rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup coconut milk or any other plant - based milk
• 2 tbs peanut butter
• 3 tbs maple syrup
• Pinch salt to taste
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 50 g chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 cup espresso, brewed and cooled (40ml)
• 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
• 1 tbs orange zest