1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added or low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
10 medjool dates or 1 1/4 cups regular dates, pitted
1 tablespoon ground flax or chia seed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean powder