The Cookie Bar Recipe That Will Change Your Life

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PlayLikeACardinal
PlayLikeACardinal Posts: 12
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Dear Dieters, Calorie-Counters, and Fierce-Fit-People of the world (or of MFP):

I have been getting really into 'making over' recipes lately. I'm not actually inventing these recipes myself (way too complicated), but I am trying new and exciting things.

Last night, I made these:

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/05/18/chocolate-chip-blondies-and-theyre-good-for-you/

However, I used the following modifications:
-Better n' Peanut Butter rather than regular peanut butter
-Quick oats (1/4th cup) instead of flax
-Splenda Brown Sugar blend (6 T) instead of full-calorie brown sugar

I know--chickpea cookies sounds weird as hell (chocolate-chip hummus bars anyone?). Let me tell you, these are f%$king amazing!!!

I had my roommate and friend try them before I told them the secret ingredient. No one could guess and everyone agreed that these were soft and gooey and decadent as hell. Plus, an 8x8 pan cut into 9 bars (ie HUGE servings), is only 150 calories (25 carbs, 3g fat, 3g protein).

These are changing my life. You could even omit the chocolate chips and add cinnamon for slimmed-down version. I might try adding more oats and making grab-and-go breakfast bars.

I know that chickpeas sound weird. When I finally told my friends they were SHOCKED. They thought that my 'magic ingredient' was fat free cream cheese. THAT is how decadent these are.

Try these right now! And let me know if you have any recommendations for your own modifications and other flavors/versions.

Good luck!
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  • r3d13
    r3d13 Posts: 139
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    Sounds great. Thanks for sharing
  • Gwenski
    Gwenski Posts: 348 Member
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    I have had cookies with chickpeas in them.. AMAZING! I've also had brownies made with black beans.. simply ooey gooey good fantastic. If you are looking for recipes with a healthy twist (ie. good things 'hidden' in them) try Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld.
  • Kali112
    Kali112 Posts: 87 Member
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    sounds great-will try it today!
  • Takes2long
    Takes2long Posts: 367 Member
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    Copied! Thanks. Think I'll have to make these while everyone is gone. Let them try it before I tell them what's in it!! Chickpeas? Interesting :laugh:
  • hope516
    hope516 Posts: 1,133 Member
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    They are CHANGING your life?? Wow that is one amazing cookie :huh:

    lol, they look delicious. I will give them a try

    Thanx for posting :flowerforyou:
  • PlayLikeACardinal
    PlayLikeACardinal Posts: 12
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    @Gwenski Thanks for the blog tip! I love finding new recipe blogs.
  • PlayLikeACardinal
    PlayLikeACardinal Posts: 12
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    They are CHANGING your life?? Wow that is one amazing cookie :huh:

    lol, they look delicious. I will give them a try

    Thanx for posting :flowerforyou:

    Haha--I always bake for my friends and this is an awesome recipe to bring to work, BBQs, etc. Something that they will enjoy and that I can enjoy.
  • emdeegan
    emdeegan Posts: 219 Member
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    bump for a baking day! thanks!
  • patricia909
    patricia909 Posts: 205 Member
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    bump
  • paisley2288
    paisley2288 Posts: 913 Member
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    chick peas? really?! skeptical but i will give it a try lol
  • 19steph88
    19steph88 Posts: 30 Member
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    bump
  • JennieAL
    JennieAL Posts: 1,726 Member
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    bump (another skeptic here, but sounds good)
  • chicago_dad
    chicago_dad Posts: 357
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    try using bananas instead of Splenda (otherwise known as POISON).
  • star87cc
    star87cc Posts: 63
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    I guess the proof is in the eating! I shall add this to my list of 'to try' recipies! :) thanks for posting!
  • dezi718
    dezi718 Posts: 118 Member
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    Definitely worth a try!
  • Duckz1
    Duckz1 Posts: 145 Member
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    bump
  • paisley2288
    paisley2288 Posts: 913 Member
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    try using bananas instead of Splenda (otherwise known as POISON).

    explain?
  • unsuspectingfish
    unsuspectingfish Posts: 1,176 Member
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    I think I'll stick with the original recipe (since Splenda literally makes me puke), but I like the idea of subbing banana for the sugar.
  • happy_jax
    happy_jax Posts: 289 Member
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    Mmm, going to be trying this at the weekend!! Thanks for posting! :happy:
  • mariacolumbus
    mariacolumbus Posts: 227 Member
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    I don't have a food processor...yet...do you think an electric mixer could get the same results...I noticed it said not to use a blender....thoughts?

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