Description
This Deep Dish Cookie Pie is a wholesome and delicious treat featuring chickpeas or white beans as a surprising base. Blended with oats, nut butter, and sweeteners, then studded with chocolate chips, it delivers a moist, flavorful dessert that’s both satisfying and nutrient-rich. Baked to golden perfection, it’s perfect for sharing and serves 8.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas or white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup applesauce or yogurt
- 1/4 cup nut butter or oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or sweetener
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pie Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Blend Base Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas or white beans, quick oats, baking soda, vanilla extract, applesauce or yogurt, nut butter or oil, and brown sugar or sweetener. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully integrated.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the blended batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing to maintain texture.
- Fill Pie Pan: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared 9-inch pie pan, smoothing the top to create an even layer.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft when touched.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing into wedges and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chickpeas with white beans based on availability or preference.
- Applesauce can be swapped with yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Nut butter or oil can be used depending on dietary needs or taste.
- Adjust sweetness to your liking by varying the amount or type of sweetener.
- Ensure the pie pan is well-greased to avoid sticking.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free if certified oats are used.
