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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Desserts

    Healthy Chocolate Chip Pizookie

    Published: Aug 9, 2022 · Modified: Dec 6, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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    This healthy pizookie recipe is a delicious way to enjoy the modern treat! It's made with whole grain spelt flour, oats, and coconut sugar as healthy replacements for white flour and sugar.

    Cookie with chocolate chips and ice cream in a small skillet.

    What is a pizookie?

    Apparently, some wise person had the culinary fortitude to combine two of America's favorite treats in a skillet: pizza and cookies!

    This is pizza only to the extent that the size of this cookie is larger than a regular cookie.

    Some years back, my husband and one of his old college wrestling buddies went to a popular restaurant here in Tucson where he partook of his first pizookie.

    He's been smitten ever since, so I wanted to recreate the popular dessert for him!

    Close-up of cookie with chocolate chips and ice cream in a skillet.

    Why we love this pizookie recipe

    Serves 2-3 people - This is a great recipe to share with a couple friends or a loved one!

    It's egg-free and dairy-free - No eggs or butter needed for those with allergies.

    Naturally sweetened - Coconut sugar makes a great substitute for white sugar.

    It's delicious and fun! - Making a cookie in a skillet is a fun, new way to try this classic dessert.

    Ingredients

    Various ingredients for cookie recipe laid out on a table.

    Recipe steps

    Mix the dry and wet ingredients separately first, then combine them to make a thick, cookie dough batter.

    • Flour and oats in a large white bowl.
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    • Cookie dough in a bowl with a dark blue spoon.
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    Press the batter into a 6 or 9-inch skillet (see Tips and Tricks below), and top it with chocolate.

    • Dough pressed into a small cast iron skillet on a granite countertop.
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    • Cookie dough with chocolate chips on top in a cast iron skillet.
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    FAQs

    Can I use gluten-free flour?

    From my experience, the best substitute for whole wheat or spelt flour is Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten-free flour.

    Is there a substitute for the applesauce?

    You can try a tablespoon of water, but the applesauce adds a bit of sweetness and helps to hold the pizookie together in the absence of eggs.

    Can I use quick oats?

    Yes, that will work.
    Piece of chocolate chip cookie on a silver spoon wtih cookie in the background.

    Tips and tricks

    There are two skillets you can use, depending on your preference of cookie. Use a 6-inch skillet for a thicker cookie, or a 9-inch skillet for a larger, thinner cookie.

    If using a 9-inch skillet, be sure to spread your batter to the edges. The pizookie may appear as though it won't fill the pan, but it will! It also spreads and increases in size a bit while baking.

    This healthy pizookie is particularly delicious with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream!

    More cookie recipes you may enjoy

    Low Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Cookie with chocolate chips and ice cream in a small skillet.
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    5 from 1 vote

    Healthy Chocolate Chip Pizookie

    This healthy pizookie recipe is a delicious way to enjoy the modern treat! It's made with whole grain spelt flour, oats, and coconut sugar as healthy replacements for white flour and sugar.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time16 mins
    Total Time26 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Vegan
    Servings: 3 servings
    Calories: 268kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Ingredients

    • 5 Tablespoons spelt flour
    • ¼ cup rolled oats
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 Tablespoons soft coconut oil
    • 2 Tablespoons coconut sugar
    • 1 Tablespoon nut or seed butter we enjoy peanut or almond butter
    • 1 Tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 Tablespoons chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Oil a small cast iron skillet (6-9 inches in diameter). You can also use a small pie plate. See Tips and Tricks above regarding the size.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut oil and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
    • Whisk in the nut/seed butter, applesauce, and vanilla.
    • Mix the dry ingredients together in a separate small bowl.
    • Add the dry ingredients into the oil/sugar mix and stir until combined.
    • Scrape the batter into the oiled skillet and spread out to the edges. It may seem to you that there is not enough batter, but there is!
    • Top with chocolate chips.
    • Bake 13-16 minutes for a 9-inch skillet or 15-20 minutes for a 6-inch skillet (or until the edges are golden).
    • Let cool for at least 10 minutes (this allows the pizookie to set).
    • Cut and enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutrition facts are based on using peanut butter.
    WW Points: 12

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 14.6g | Fiber: 7.4g | Calories: 268kcal | Fat: 15.5g | Protein: 4.8g | Carbohydrates: 29.6g

    If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!

    Shared with: Full Plate Thursday, Morning Cup of Joe

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    Comments

    1. Kathleen

      January 30, 2014 at 5:58 pm

      Really great!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 30, 2014 at 8:43 pm

        Yay, I'm happy you enjoyed it Kathleen! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kathleen

      January 25, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Also what is your recipe for cocoanut whipped cream or ice cream? I've had food allergies since I was 26(now 67). I love having so many blogging chefs!

      Reply
    3. Kathleen

      January 25, 2014 at 9:07 am

      What if you use half almond and half rice or all almond?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 25, 2014 at 9:38 am

        You could try it! Again, be sure to let it set for 10-20 minutes to help it stay together. I don't have a coconut whipped cream recipe, but I have a couple of ice creams. If you just enter 'ice cream' in my search bar in the upper right corner, they should come up. I can send you links if you'd prefer once I'm in front of my computer. Just let me know!

        Reply
    4. Kathleen

      January 25, 2014 at 8:55 am

      Will this come out of the pan before serving as a whole piece and can you use rice flour?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 25, 2014 at 9:00 am

        If you let it cool/set for a bit (10-20 minutes?), it will come out smoothly. Subbing rice flour will make it much more crumbly, but I bet it would still taste good!

        Reply
    5. Lisa

      September 16, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      Looks yummy 😉

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 17, 2013 at 7:11 pm

        Thanks girl! Andy and Liam would love this. 😀

        Reply
    6. LjgEnthusiast

      September 16, 2013 at 3:31 pm

      I am drooling!!!!!!! You are AMAZING girl! 😉

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 16, 2013 at 3:44 pm

        Lol, go on.... 🙂

        Reply
    7. Susan

      September 16, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      Lauren, I might just love you forever, now. I LOVE pizookies, and I know exactly where you got the idea, because that's our favorite restaurant when we're at home. For my snacks I couldn't have the ice-cream component, but I am excited to have a recipe for the cookie part. 😀 Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 16, 2013 at 3:31 pm

        Yay Susan! Thank YOU, and I hope you enjoy it! 😀

        Reply
    8. Rena

      September 16, 2013 at 8:47 am

      yum, yum and yum!!!

      Reply
    9. Mary Frances @ The Sweet Tooth Life

      September 16, 2013 at 5:28 am

      I'm so glad this is bean less (just because it didn't go over as well last time). Also love that's its made in the skillet - easy healthy comfort food!

      Reply
    10. Dawn Shelton

      September 16, 2013 at 5:22 am

      OH!!!! that looks yummy! can i replace buckwheat flour w/ regular or whole wheat? what about coconut flour? thanks!

      Reply

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