Peanut Butter and Jelly Pizookie

Who doesn't love a pizookie?! I don't really know where that name came from, or what it means. But I know it takes like a half-baked cookie. Warm, ooey-gooey inside and a little crusty outside, and even better when topped with ice cream!

Well, last night I tried a healthy version, adapted from the healthy dessert blog, Chocolate-Covered Katie.
I was excited to use the secret ingredient, chickpeas! The last time I used them in cookies I was very impressed. So this time I was sure to be pleased, and hoped my husband would like it too. I couldn't decide if I should tell him about the special ingredient. After he had a few bites, and said the dessert had a nice, rich peanutbutter flavor, I couldn't wait any longer. I had to spill the beans (how punny!). Sad to say, he set down his dish at that moment and didn't pick up the spoon again. Guess he didn't like it any more. That just means more for me!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pizookie

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup oats
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup brown sugar (I used a bit less)
• jam of choice for topping

Preheat oven to 350. Place all ingredients, except jam, into food processor and blend until completely smooth. This should take a few minutes of scraping down the sides multiple times.
Scoop into a greased dish. I used an 8 inch round ceramic dish, Katie recommends an 8x8 pan. Spread the jelly on top. Bake for 35 minutes.

I topped small servings with vanilla ice cream.

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