When someone mentions "cookie pie," I swoon. Every time. Don't test me.
My mind races back to the one day of the school week that I would look forward to with such an unhealthy anticipation. BAKE SALE DAY. Depending on the era of time, I would secretly pray that Talena Addison or Emily Cook would be bringing the highly-treasured, most popular treat...
The Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie.
If my class wasn't one of the first to be released to the sale, there would be a goooood chance that the cookie pie platter would be empty, minus mere morsels, tempting me to snatch it up, run off, hide in my locker and lick it clean. BUT, if I did get there in time, or just so happened to sneak out of class, I'd buy all of the cookie pie I could with the money I'd bummed off my dad moments earlier. And no, he could never deny my plea for bake sale money. For that, I thank you Father. Or maybe I should blame you for my weight gain. Hmmmm. Either way, I still love you.
Fast forward decades later, two children, major poundage and a desire to eat much healthier - I can't afford to sit around and eat cookie pies as much I'd want to ... every other day.
The next best thing.
HealthIER Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
My mind races back to the one day of the school week that I would look forward to with such an unhealthy anticipation. BAKE SALE DAY. Depending on the era of time, I would secretly pray that Talena Addison or Emily Cook would be bringing the highly-treasured, most popular treat...
The Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie.
If my class wasn't one of the first to be released to the sale, there would be a goooood chance that the cookie pie platter would be empty, minus mere morsels, tempting me to snatch it up, run off, hide in my locker and lick it clean. BUT, if I did get there in time, or just so happened to sneak out of class, I'd buy all of the cookie pie I could with the money I'd bummed off my dad moments earlier. And no, he could never deny my plea for bake sale money. For that, I thank you Father. Or maybe I should blame you for my weight gain. Hmmmm. Either way, I still love you.
Fast forward decades later, two children, major poundage and a desire to eat much healthier - I can't afford to sit around and eat cookie pies as much I'd want to ... every other day.
The next best thing.
HealthIER Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
Let's not waste any time. The goods.
Yep, those are GARBANZO BEANS/CHICK PEAS. If you gagged in your throat a tad just now, you're normal. BUT, if you want to eat sweets and be healthier, a lot of recipes call for them.
And you won't taste them.
If you do it right.
Get out your good ol' food processor. I love my Cuisinart one. You'll need something like it if you want to make this. From what I've read, a blender will NOT work. Or it may work depending on your good fortunes in the kitchen. Play it safe. And start piling things in.
Start with 2 cans of garbanzos or chick peas, drained and rinsed. Add 1 cup of quick oats and 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce.
Yep, those are GARBANZO BEANS/CHICK PEAS. If you gagged in your throat a tad just now, you're normal. BUT, if you want to eat sweets and be healthier, a lot of recipes call for them.
And you won't taste them.
If you do it right.
Get out your good ol' food processor. I love my Cuisinart one. You'll need something like it if you want to make this. From what I've read, a blender will NOT work. Or it may work depending on your good fortunes in the kitchen. Play it safe. And start piling things in.
Start with 2 cans of garbanzos or chick peas, drained and rinsed. Add 1 cup of quick oats and 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce.
Add the remaining ingredients, minus the chocolate chips: 3 T of oil, 2 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt and LOTS (1 1/2 cups) of brown sugar.
Bye-bye beans.
Mix in chips. Pour, or spoon, into a greased springform pan. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.
Baked and ready for consumption. The whole 10" deep cookie pie all to myself.
Oh wait, I'm not 15 anymore. Here's a nice modest piece.
Ehhh...something is missing.
THERE. Much better.
Ehhh...something is missing.
THERE. Much better.
(Note: This does not taste like the cookie pie that I used to indulge in when I had lightning fast metabolism. This can't be compared to that. However, it does the job ESPECIALLY with whipped cream or ice cream added to it. I can't vouch for it eaten alone. I had to add something to it.)
Recipe: Deep-Dish Cookie Pie
Star Rating:
Star Rating:
★★★☆☆
2 cans white beans or garbanzos (drained and rinsed) (500g total, once drained)
1 C quick oats (or certified-gf quick oats)
1/4 C unsweetened applesauce3 tbsp oil (canola, vegetable or coconut)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 C brown sugar
1 C chocolate chips
Instructions:
Blend everything (except the chips) very well in a good food processor. Mix in chips, and pour into an oiled pan (I used a 10-inch springform pan, but you can use a smaller pan if you want a really deep-dish pie.) Cook at 350F for around 35-40 minutes. Let stand at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
Original recipe found here.
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