1
Preheat oven to 350 F/ 177 C.
2
Chop the dates into small pieces. Combine black beans, dates, vanilla and almond butter in a food processor or Vita-Mix and blend until smooth. (Food processor preferred.)
3
Add cocoa and cinnamon and blend again. (Do NOT add cocoa until the previous ingredients are blended or it will be virtually impossible to mix)
4
If mixture is too dry, add another tablespoon of peanut butter. If mixture is too wet, add oats and process again.
5
Line a square baking pan with parchment paper leaving enough to fold up the sides.
6
Spoon mixture into pan and spread out with spatula or hands.
7
Bake for 30 minutes.
8
Allow to cool and then cool in the freezer for 2 hours to set up before slicing.
9
Top with frosting or fruit if desired and serve.