Sunday Treat

Normally I try to make a special breakfast/brunch on Sundays, but we spent the weekend outside in the delightful weather. A month early and a bit frightening, but we thoroughly enjoyed it.  Thanks to a wonderful friend and her creative ideas, I made a chocolate chip cookie dough pie instead. The taste is sinful...the secret ingredient is shocking!  Scroll down to find out how to enjoy a slice of cookie dough without the guilt.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pie

• 2 cans white beans or garbanzos (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup quick oats (or certified-gf quick oats)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 TB olive oil
• 2 TB pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 and 3/4 cups brown sugar
• 1 and 1/2 bags chocolate chips

Blend everything (except the chips) very well in a good food
processor (not a blender). Mix in chips, and pour into an oiled pie pan.  Cook at 350F for around 35-40 minutes. Let stand at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Would you have ever guessed?!