Chocolate Frosted Brownies (oil-free)

Ingredients (for 12 servings)

• 1 whole — can chickpeas drained
• ½ cup — peanut butter
• ¼ cup — almond flour
• ¼ cup — cacao powder
• ½ cup — maple syrup
• 1 tbsp — applesauce
• 1 tsp — vanilla
• ¼ tsp — baking soda
• ¼ tsp — baking powder
• ½ cup — vegan chocolate chips
• 1 cup — pitted medjool dates
• ½ cup — almond butter
• ¼ cup — cacao powder
• ½ cup — water