Step 1

Soak the dates in a bowl of hot water for 15 minutes and then drain them. In another bowl, mix chia seeds with the given water and let them soak for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Blitz the dates, black beans, oat milk, and vanilla extract in a blender until creamy.

Step 3

Combine the bean dough with chia seeds, peanut butter, cocoa, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Then, stir in melted chocolate and hemp seeds.

Step 4

Transfer the brownie dough into a 20 cm (8 inches) square baking tin lined with parchment paper.

Step 5

Bake the slab for 35 minutes at 200°C (390°F) and let it cool down completely before cutting it into squares.