Go read the title of this post again.
It’s worth reading twice.
And if you’re like me, you need to read it twice for the words to register: Samoas Girl Scout Cookie Pie.
Earlier this week, when I posted my Healthy Girl Scout Cookies – Peanut Butter Tagalongs, I hinted at having also made homemade Samoas and Thin Mints.
My Samoas recipe still needs some work, but I didn’t want to leave you Samoa-less this week… so I sought help!
Enter Regan Jones, RD of The Professional Palate and Healthy Aperture. This lovely chocolate pie that you see is her creation, so if you enjoy the recipe, be sure to visit her site for more beautiful photos and recipes (many of which are vegan). I’m honored to have Regan as a guest on the blog today:
One of my first jobs after becoming a registered dietitian was as an Assistant Food Editor at Cooking Light Magazine. To say I considered myself lucky at the time would be a gross understatement. I’ve loved cooking since I was a little girl, and as a college student, I found that I loved nutrition & healthy eating even more. Being able to work at one of the country’s largest magazines – devoted to healthy cooking – was a dream come true.
So when I sat in one of my first editorial planning meetings and suggested a story on healthy desserts that used “unfamiliar” ingredients (think tofu in custard, avocado as ice cream) and found myself on the receiving end of quite a few disapproving looks, I felt a little like my dreams had been shattered. Seriously… my Executive Editor looked at me as if I had 3 heads. I just “knew” that innovative desserts would be well received. At the time, my team wasn’t so sure.
Fast forward to 2013 and the blog you’re currently reading.
Chocolate Covered Katie is one of THE most popular blogs on the block – and for good reason. Katie’s innovative way to make seemingly indulgent desserts out of healthy ingredients makes millions of people – including me – drool at our computer screens daily.
It’s been years since I sat in an editorial planning meeting at a magazine. My planning meetings now consistent of myself, my Mac and a good cup of coffee, enjoyed in my kitchen in the early hours of the morning. It’s in that kitchen that this was born…
…and where I first received an email from Katie to share this guest post with you today. Having followed her blog and been a fan for years, I think I probably had that same look of surprise on my email as my Editor did all those many years ago. I’m honored that she asked and equally as thrilled to be able to share the recipe with you.
I sincerely hope you enjoy this chocolate pie!
Have you ever tried avocado in a dessert recipe?
Avocado key lime pie? Avocado Chocolate Mousse? Avocado shamrock shakes? Avocado chocolate pies? If you still haven’t tried this heart-healthy fruit in a sweet recipe, Regan’s chocolate avocado Girl Scout Cookie Pie might be the perfect opportunity!
Samoas Girl Scout Cookie Pie
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour (for gluten-free, use coconut flour)
- 1 tablespoon honey (K note: strict vegans can use agave)
- flesh from 2 ripe avocados
- 4 – 5 tablespoons honey, to taste (K note: strict vegans can use agave)
- 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Kahlua or strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- pinch of Kosher salt
- Garnish: melted chocolate chips
Toast coconut in a large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until golden; reserve 1/2 cup and set aside. Combine 1 1/2 cups toasted coconut, melted coconut oil, flour and 1 tablespoon honey in a large bowl; press into and up sides of pie plate. Set aside. Add avocado, remaining honey, cocoa, Kahlua, coconut milk and salt to bowl of a food processor. Process until completely smooth. Spoon into pie shell and sprinkle with reserved toasted coconut. Freeze at least 4 hours or until firm. Just before serving, drizzle with melted chocolate.
Link of the Day:
Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie Cheesecake
Girl you are KILLING me with these GS cookie posts! This pie looks out of this world and needs into my belly ASAP.
This looks AMAZING!!!!! I actually left a comment the other day asking if you had a recipe for heathier Samoas. My prayers have been answered! You always come through with these deliciously fantastic desserts, Katie!
I will be sure to go on over and visit Regan, too! 🙂 Can’t wait to make this……..for Easter perhaps!?!
I made an avocado green tea “ice cream” once- it was vegan too. I loved i. But then I let someone else try it, and she thought it tasted like “frozen guacamole”. I think its got some developing to do. 😛
Just popped it into the freezer!!!! Cannot wait to try it tonight! Licking the bowl after making the choc filling was just divine!!!!! 🙂
Never tried avocado-desserts but this looks amazing! 🙂
I LOVE avocado in dessert recipes…it makes everything so creamy and smooth! I just made a black bean, avocado, and chocolate mousse for my son (he’s 2 years old) and he gobbled it up (so did I!). I also love using chickpeas in dessert recipes, although you just don’t get that same creaminess as the avocado! THIS looks amazingly decadent…and once again, stunning pics 😉
This pie looks SO gorgeous! I will have to check out the blog.
I made this and it’s pretty good! If u like dark chocolate, which my brother didn’t so he did not like it, but I did. Chocolate and coconut is good!
YUM!! I need to make this….I don’t have any avocados, can I use bananas and decrease honey?
Hi Christina… I didn’t test it with bananas, so I’m not sure. I think the consistency would be a little bit different and definitely a different flavor. But honestly, I think it would be yummy 🙂 Let us know if you try it!
To answer your question: Yes! Alton Brown (<3 him) has a whole episode about the amazing avocado. In it he makes an avocado "buttercream" frosting, which is not only delicious, but vegan!
he also makes an avocado ice cream. Since I like to avoid dairy as much as possible, I searched for and found a recipe using coconut milk.
My classmates and teachers enjoyed both of the above treats. 🙂
I have tried avocado mousse, but I felt it was too rich for me.
Nourishingmeals.com (love her site) also has a recipe for avocado fudgcicles. Haven't tried them.
I love your question because one of my newsletters was actually about using avocados for other than making guacamole (called it the "Atypical applications of the avocado). 🙂
Katie, you should totally try to do a copycat dairy queen blizzard recipe! I’ve been having such a craving.
This looks great! Can I just leave out the Kahlua or coffee? If not, what can I use for the substitute?
Thanks.
Hi Emily. The coffee helps bring out the chocolate flavor, which helps mask the avocado, honestly. But I think you could probably leave it out. You might need to use a little more coconut milk, though, just to be sure you get the creamiest texture for the filling. Hope that helps!
Just an FYI that “Samoas” is a registered trademarked name and it is illegal to use this name in a recipe title unless you have the consent of it’s trademarker.
Hi Regan! This pie looks amazing. Just wondering how you suggest storing it and how long it keeps. Do you think it’s freezable? Thanks!!
Hi Allie,
Yes. Actually, it specifies to freeze it at least 4 hours. So you’ll want to serve it frozen.
I wouldn’t recommend keeping it in the freezer more than about 2 weeks? With the avocado, I’m just not sure how long the filling will hold up frozen.
Hope that helps!
Made this, so very very good! Should I keep it in the freezer and how long should it keep, anyone know?
This sounds amazing and easy!! I love the use of avocado.