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
That looks ridiculously yummy. Now I just need to try this. 🙂 I hope you don’t mind us sharing this on Twitter.
This looks amazing, but any possible substitutes for the avocado? I love avo, but my boyfriend is allergic! TRAGIC I know. :p
I made this this weekend and it was incredible! I followed it up by making mini pies using a cupcake tray, and it worked out GREAT; they were a complete hit!!!! Next, I plan to try making this into frozen cookie/pies that look like large samoas by using a donut baking tray…
If I don’t drink/use coffee, can I just omit that part or do I need to replace it with something else?
This looks heavenly!
I saw this the other day and then realized I had two ripe avocados. It was meant to be! No one could guess what was in it and everyone loved it. I didn’t have any coffee so I used some vanilla and cinnamon. The only problem is that I don’t like frozen things so we had it cold, plus who could wait for it to freeze? Would it still last a day or two if kept in the fridge?
This looks decadent!! Can’t wait to try it out.
IDK about Samoas (no shortbread of caramel? you only got 2 outta 4 of the flavors!) but this is a delish choc-coconut pie! My mom didn’t believe it had avocado in it. So glad I made this instead of a key lime pie version. But that’s next to try!
This amazing pie is sitting in the backseat of our car ready for my sister-in-laws birthday celebration! She specifically requested “something CCK” for her bday dessert! I saw this and was like “DONE!” Last weekend she brought the cosmic brownies and they were ridiculous!!!!! FYI I subbed coconut flour for the crust and used 2 tbs more coconut oil and a tbs or 2 more agave and a sprinkle of stevia-I like my desserts sweet! Also I added 4 additional tbs agave to the filling and used almond milk bc we didn’t have any coconut milk-the batter tasted incredible!!!!! I know she’s going to love it!!!! Can’t WAIT for the cookbook!!!! We think you should have a show on Food Network btw!!! We love you Katie!!!
I made this this afternoon, and it’s freezing right now- can’t wait to try it tomorrow. 🙂 I’m not vegan, and did coffee instead of kalua, butter instead of coconut oil, and regular flour instead of the kind called for. 🙂 The crust is amazing- the toasted coconut totally makes it, and I have a feeling it will be pretty great with the filling. The filling tasted very avocado-y to me… I guess it should be expected, but based on the reviews, I had hoped that it wouldn’t. I’m really not a fan of that flavor mixed with chocolate… Maybe it will be better frozen- that’s what I’m hoping for! 🙂 Any suggestions for making it taste less avocado-y next round? 🙂
This recipe looks so delicious ! Thanks for sharing.
So…okay…this looks amazing and I really want to eat it. But I am allergic to avocados…do you have any suggestions of what to try instead? Also allergic to almonds, hazelnuts, and macadamias. Maybe some tofu to replace it out?
Maybe try this one instead? https://lett-trim.today/2011/09/15/chocolate-bar-pie/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
I just made this and it is amazing (at least the remnants left in the bowl were amazing)!! Can’t wait to dig into it with some friends tomorrow. I just might make it again for Easter. Thanks for another amazing recipe!
I really do love avocados but this recipe tastes so much like avocado that it was pretty disappointing. The crust is great and the consistency of the filling was also great, but I think I need some way to mask the avocado flavor if I am going to attempt it again!
I made this yesterday. I used the coconut flour and it is amazing. I added an extra tbsp. of cocoa and coffee to overpower the avocado because I also tasted it, still amazing. However, I had another piece today and I couldn’t even taste the avocado so maybe letting it sit a day helped. Not sure but either way I loved it. Thanks Katie can’t wait for your cookbook. I make at least one of your recipes almost everyday!
I’m not a big fan of coffee…is there any substitute for that in this recipe?
I made this for Easter and it turned out great! I substituted the coconut oil for coconut cream since it was much cheaper at my local trader joes. Love your recipes! Can’t wait to try more!