Description
Indulge in this Deep Dish Cookie Pie, a gooey, chocolate-filled dessert with a healthier twist. Made with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, oats, and natural sweeteners, this secretly nutritious treat is perfect for both kids and adults. It’s gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and bursting with rich, classic cookie flavor in a decadent pie form—ideal for parties, holidays, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Ingredients
1 ½ cups chickpeas or white beans (rinsed and drained)
¾ cup quick oats or almond flour
¼ cup applesauce, yogurt, or pumpkin
¼ cup oil or nut butter of choice
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
½ cup sweetener of choice (maple syrup, coconut sugar, etc.)
½ to ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10-inch springform pan or two 8-inch round pans.
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Blend all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor until smooth.
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Stir in chocolate chips by hand.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
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Cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan. For best texture, cool completely.
Notes
- For nut-free: use sunflower seed butter.
- For gluten-free: choose certified gluten-free oats or almond flour.
- For oil-free: use extra applesauce or yogurt.
- For sugar-free: use sugar-free chocolate chips and a natural sweetener like stevia or erythritol.
- Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, dried fruit, or coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
