Rinse the beans

• Rinse and drain the black beans in a colander.
• Transfer them to a bowl and add the water.

Mash in the banana

• Break the very ripe banana into the bowl.
• Mash everything together until mostly smooth.

Add cocoa, syrup and salt

• Stir in the cocoa powder and maple syrup.
• Season with salt, tasting as you go.

Finish with pecans and cinnamon

• Fold in the chopped pecans for texture.
• Add the cinnamon and a little more salt, then serve.