Spinach & Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients

• 3 cups black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups pitted medjool dates, soaked in 3/4 cup of water for at least 1 hour
• 1/2 cup unsalted almond butter
• 1/4 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if necessary)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 2 cups packed baby spinach leaves
• 1/3 cup carob powder or 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• nonstick cooking spray
• vanilla frosting
• 1/2 cup unsalted cashews
• 2/3 cup unsweetened soymilk
• 1 cup pitted medjool dates
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract