Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

Some people are adverse to the word healthy when it comes to desserts.  This recipe today is to help you see you don't need to be one of those people. 

Oh, but what I would give to have a little slice of this pie right now, healthy or not!  Actually, I wouldn't give much.  But that doesn't mean I don't want it.  Yes, Whole30January is still happening.  It has gotten easier in recent days...but you can ask my mom, who is doing it with me, if that's a true statement.  So here is yet another recipe you can make and eat in my stead.  Please, for my sanity.  Just don't tell me how delicious it is.  I like to ask the people around me who are eating delicious nonWhole30food to tell me how disgusting it is.  It almost makes me feel better.  Won't you be glad when Whole30January is over so you won't have to hear any more of my sardonic complaining? 

What do I mean when I say healthy? I mean, aside from the chocolate chips (which have some health benefits in and of themselves aside from the sugar), that you could eat this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

This recipe is naturally gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and nut free. Just keep in mind you may need to use certified ingredients, i.e. certified GF oats (even though oats are a gluten-free food, they are almost always processed in facilities that also process foods that contain gluten, and there is a high risk of cross-contamination) and check your other ingredients for stowaway unwanted allergens! Chocolate chips, as long as they are semi-sweet or dark chocolate, should not contain any dairy, yet I’ve seen brands that do contain dairy. Reading labels is very important for so many reasons!

Yes ok, on to this nutritious pie that somehow tastes like dessert!

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Recipe adapted from Chocolate Covered Katie

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Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

12-16 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 15oz cans / 500g cooked white beans (navy, great northern, cannellini) or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup / 90g oats or 180g ground flax seeds

• 1/4 cup / 63g applesauce

• 3 Tbsp / 42g oil

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup / 100g brown sugar

• 3 tsp stevia powder

• 1 cup / 170g chocolate chips or chunks, plus more for sprinkling

Directions:

Oven 350°F / 177°C.  Greased 8 - 9in / 20 - 23cm pie dish.

1. Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor and blend until smooth.  Stir in chocolate chips. 

2. Scrape dough into prepared pan and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips. 

3. Bake in oven for 30-35 minutes.  Allow to cool before slicing and serving. 

Jenny's Notes:

• If you don’t have applesauce, you can use oil instead. That means you would be adding a total of 7 Tbsp / 98g oil, or a scant half cup.

• I adapted this recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie.  She is very good about giving lots of options if you are gluten-free, vegan, have a nut allergy, etc.  I simply narrowed it down to my favorite combination of ingredients from her options, and preferred amount of sweetener so that it tastes like dessert without giving in to your sugar dragon too much. 

• Feel free to add more sugar if you feel the need! 

• If for whatever reason your batter comes out too thick or thin, (didn't drain the beans as much, the applesauce brand you use is soupier, etc.) you can add more oats or flax to thicken, or applesauce, maple syrup, or milk to thin. 

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Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

A healthy and somehow still delicious cookie pie that is gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and vegan.

prep time: 15 Mcook time: 35 Mtotal time: 50 M

ingredients:

• 2 15oz cans / 500g cooked white beans (navy, great northern, cannellini) or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup / 90g oats or 180g ground flax seeds
• 1/4 cup / 63g applesauce
• 3 Tbsp / 42g oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup / 100g brown sugar
• 3 tsp stevia powder
• 1 cup / 170g chocolate chips or chunks, plus more for sprinkling

instructions:

How to cook Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

1. Oven 350°F / 177°C. Greased 8 - 9in / 20 - 23cm pie dish.
2. Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor and blend until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.
3. Scrape dough into prepared pan and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips.
4. Bake in oven for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.

NOTES:

If you don’t have applesauce, you can use oil instead. That means you would be adding a total of 7 Tbsp / 98g oil, or a scant half cup. I adapted this recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie. She is very good about giving lots of options if you are gluten-free, vegan, have a nut allergy, etc. I simply narrowed it down to my favorite combination of ingredients from her options, and preferred amount of sweetener so that it tastes like dessert without giving in to your sugar dragon too much. Feel free to add more sugar if you feel the need! If for whatever reason your batter comes out too thick or thin, (didn't drain the beans as much, the applesauce brand you use is soupier, etc.) you can add more oats or flax to thicken, or applesauce, maple syrup, or milk to thin.

Calories

280.72

Fat (grams)

10.08

Sat. Fat (grams)

3.02

Carbs (grams)

44.03

Fiber (grams)

7.02

Net carbs

37.01

Sugar (grams)

20.13

Protein (grams)

7.85

Sodium (milligrams)

533.19

Cholesterol (grams)

0.00

Nutritional information is approximate. Based on 12 servings.

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Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies

What has chocolate and oats in it, tastes like a cookie, but is sneakily nutritious for you?  These cookies!  Yay for things that taste good and are healthy simultaneously.  And don't forget fun to make!  So many wins, I want to make these all over again.  Instead, I shall have just as much fun writing out the recipe for you.

These cookies make an excellent on the go snack or breakfast. They’re easily gluten-free if you use certified GF oats, dairy-free (just make sure your chocolate chips don’t have any dairy hiding in them), and vegan if you use a flax or chia seed egg! See recipe notes for how to make a flax egg.

All of the sweetness in these cookies comes from dates and banana, with a boost from the chocolate chips.

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Recipe adapted from Veggies Don't Bite

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Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies

Makes about 30 cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cups / 215g pitted dates (about 15 regular dates or 12 medjool)

• 1/4 cup / 60g almond milk (or milk of choice)

• 1/2 cup / 130g peanut butter

• 1 small / 80g very ripe banana, mashed

• 1 egg

• 1 1/2 tsp / 7g vanilla extract

• 1 cup / 80g rolled oats

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 cups / 340g semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup / 62g chopped pecans (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F / 177°C. Prepare 1 or 2 cookie sheets lined with parchment paper or silpat.

1. In a food processor, blend dates until very finely chopped.  Slowly add milk and continue to blend until a smooth paste forms.  (Be careful adding the milk as it may splatter; food processors aren’t always splatter proof.) 

2. Add peanut butter, banana, egg, and vanilla to the date paste and mix well. 

3. In a separate bowl whisk together oats, baking soda, and salt.  Add to date mixture.

4. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans just until combined.  Refrigerate dough for 15 minutes. 

5. Drop by spoonful onto prepared cookie sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges start to turn lightly golden.  Allow cookies to cool and set a bit before removing from pan. 

Jenny's Notes:

• These can easily be made vegan, dairy and/or gluten-free: Make a flax egg instead of a normal egg by adding 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds to 3 Tbsp water, use vegan chocolate chips (usually this means just making sure there is no dairy), use certified GF oats and vanilla extract.  Voila!  Now anyone can eat these delicious morsels. 

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Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies

Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies loaded with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and pecans are easily made vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free! Most of the sweetness comes from dates and banana.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 15 Mininactive time: 15 MinTotal time: 45 Min

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups / 215g pitted dates (about 15 regular dates or 12 medjool)
• 1/4 cup / 60g almond milk (or milk of choice)
• 1/2 cup / 130g peanut butter
• 1 small / 80g very ripe banana, mashed
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp / 7g vanilla extract
• 1 cup / 80g rolled oats
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups / 340g semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup / 62g chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 177°C. Prepare 1 or 2 cookie sheets lined with parchment paper or silpat.
2. In a food processor, blend dates until very finely chopped. Slowly add milk and continue to blend until a smooth paste forms. (Be careful adding the milk as it may splatter; food processors aren’t always splatter proof.)
3. Add peanut butter, banana, egg, and vanilla to the date paste and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl whisk together oats, baking soda, and salt. Add to date mixture.
5. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans just until combined. Refrigerate dough for 15 minutes.
6. Drop by spoonful onto prepared cookie sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges start to turn lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool and set a bit before removing from pan.

Notes:

These can easily be made vegan, dairy and/or gluten-free: Make a flax egg instead of a normal egg by adding 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds to 3 Tbsp water, use vegan chocolate chips (usually this means just making sure there is no dairy), use certified GF oats and vanilla extract.  Voila!  Now anyone can eat these delicious morsels. 

Calories

130.36

Fat (grams)

7.42

Sat. Fat (grams)

2.64

Carbs (grams)

16.47

Fiber (grams)

2.03

Net carbs

14.43

Sugar (grams)

11.53

Protein (grams)

2.39

Sodium (milligrams)

84.40

Cholesterol (grams)

6.20

Nutritional information is approximate; based on 30 serving, includes pecans.

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White Russian Tart

Mmmmm I love me a White Russian.  Or a Black Russian.  Or you can just give me the Kahlua.  But you know what I love more?  This tart.  Not to mention it is raw, gluten-free, refined-sugar free, and somehow delicious.  Nah I'm just kidding, there a lot of really delicious healthier desserts and foods out there, but the ones that aren't so much tend to get the attention and give the above labels a bad rap. 

When I'm experimenting and trying new recipes in the "healthy" department (as defined by trying to limit refined-sugars or flours, using a vegetable or bean or something that doesn't normally go in that there fudge brownie) I look for the 3 different categories of reactions from my tasters.  I tend to like some very strange things so I can't always judge by whether I like it or not...  Unsweetened cocoa powder by the spoonful, anyone??

1. The category of "This is honest deliciousness."  When people ask for a recipe or have no idea that there are chickpeas or spinach powder hidden in what they're eating.  Something a normal or even picky eater would eat. 
2. The category of "It's good for a healthy dessert!"  So it's palatable and they're not gagging, but most would still take a slice of cheesecake over it.  
3. The category of "I would rather just eat a salad."  If I'm tempted to remedy the taste by adding cups and cups of maple syrup, then when that isn't strong enough, real sugar, it's probably beyond saving.  I know it's bad if I don't even like it.  No worries, those recipes won't come anywhere near this blog. 

This tart is a solid category 1.  Even my mom and brother approved this, and they keep me pretty honest when it comes to healthy desserts. 

I bounce back and forth between decadent desserts and healthier desserts.  I have a love and respect for both, and each have their place and time.  Some days it's honey, nuts, and coconut oil, and other days it's sugar, heavy whipping cream, and butter.  Variety is the spice of life.  Today, it's dates, avocado, and mascarpone.

White Russian Tart

Serves 8-12

Ingredients:

Crust

• 1 1/2 cups almonds
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
• 8-10 dates
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Chocolate Vodka Cream

• 1/4 cup coconut oil (virgin, unrefined)
• 1 Tbsp finely ground coffee beans
• 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
• 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vodka
• 1 tsp rum or Kahlua (of course the Kahlua option adds sugar)
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup

Mascarpone Cream

• 8 oz mascarpone cheese
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Make the Crust

In a food processor, combine almonds and coconut and pulse until small crumbles.  Add dates, vanilla, cocoa powder, and salt.  Process until well combined. 

Press into the bottom of a 8 or 9 inch spring-form pan or pie plate.

Make the Chocolate Vodka Cream

Heat coconut oil in small pan over low heat until liquefied.  Combine the melted coconut oil, coffee, avocado, cocoa powder, vodka, rum or Kahlua, and maple syrup in a food processor until smooth.  Stop and scrape down sides and bottom occasionally.  Spread over crust and place in freezer for about 30 minutes.

Make the Mascarpone Cream

Shortly before taking tart out of the freezer, combine mascarpone, maple syrup, and vanilla in a small bowl.  Take the tart out of the freezer and spread mascarpone mixture over it.  Place in fridge for about 2 hours before serving.   

Jenny's Notes:

This tart is not very sweet and really lets the mascarpone shine through.  However, if you or your guests prefer things a little on the sweeter side, feel free to add more maple syrup in either of the creams. 

Also, I like to use black cocoa powder in this recipe.  Sounds ghastly, but it's the stuff of Oreos.  (I didn't know the flavor of Oreo was supposed to be chocolate until I was an adult, but they get their unique flavor from black cocoa.)  If you can get your hands on it, it's really great.  I usually order it from Amazon. 

Adapted from The Clean Dish