Comments on: Not Your Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

By: Robbie-Lynn

Robbie-Lynn — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:11:01 +0000

These were amazing. I used white kidney beans because that’s what I had and subbed agave nectar for the honey. My kids loved them. I will be making these again for sure.

By: Katharina

Katharina — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:16:34 +0000

I just got my second attempt of these put of the oven and they are really quite good. I made a few tweaks, reduced the beans to 150 gr because the first batch tasty quite ‘beany’. But that might be, because here in Germany we don’t have Butter Beans and I had to use regular big white beans.

And I also exchanged the honey for 20 gr of sugar and some stevia.

And finally, since I didn’t read properly in the beginning and had tossed the bean liquid, I added vanilla soy milk instead.

But, those will definitely be made again.

By: roni

roni — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:49:51 +0000

Quick instead of rolled? It should be fine.

By: Melissa L.

Melissa L. — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:52:00 +0000

I’d like to make these for the Father’s day potluck at our church. I have tons of quick oats, do you think that would work in this recipe?

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:46:56 +0000

Ok so this was my second attempt with a few tweaks! I doubled the honey and used 2 tablespoons of vanilla. I used a teaspoon of cinamon instead of nutmeg and they are YUMMY!!! I made 22 cookies and they worked out to be just over 1 1/2 old ww points each. Thanks for inspiring me to get creative in the kitchen Roni :0)

By: roni

roni — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:01:29 +0000

oh and she commented.

By: roni

roni — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:00:46 +0000

I linked to both recipes that influenced me above. In case you missed them…

link to thecrunchysoup.wordpress.com

link to happyherbivore.com

By: Charisse

Charisse — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:56:01 +0000

Shouldn’t you give credit to the original recipe on happy herbivore? it’s pretty much the same…

By: deke

deke — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:14:28 +0000

how to make the cake

By: Liz W

Liz W — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 21:40:13 +0000

i just finished making the chocolate chip batch. accidentally added 2 tablespoons of vanilla instead of teaspoons. and they were REALLY good with white chocolate chips!

By: Liz W

Liz W — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:05:07 +0000

i’m making these tomorrow! i have bigger chips, so i’ll just smash! i’m gonna try some with white chocolate chips, too. i’m also doing a honey carrot cake.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:05:35 +0000

Just made these!Thought we might want them a tad bit sweeter so I used 1/3 c honey and 1 tsp splenda. Also used 1/8 tsp Allspice since I didn’t have any nutmeg. These are fantastic!! I have two boys 12 & 14. The 12 yr old has eaten 6 and my 14 yr just said,”Dang these are good. Keep making them!” AND they both know that they have beans in them!!! Thanks Roni, you’re the best!

By: kathy cromwell

kathy cromwell — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:22:15 +0000

Yumo! Cannot wait to try this recipe. Please look into Fair Trade chocolate as children are used and abused for the coaco beans used in making chocolate. Go to ” Green America” web site to get the details of how important this is.

By: Carolyn @ lovinlosing

Carolyn @ lovinlosing — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:44:59 +0000

So I just made these and unfortunately they weren’t a hit in my household. A bit dry and bland. :( I used agave instead of honey ’cause that’s all I had.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:40:40 +0000

Ok, so i missed the part about the “mini” choc chips lol. I was so excited to make these super healthy cookies but was disappointed in the taste. Will make again with the minis and maybe add a little more honey or cinnamon. Thanks Roni for all the great ideas…keep them coming :0) PS my 4 1/2 year old LOVED making these with me!

By: Ambra

Ambra — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:34:03 +0000

Love your blog! I have lost 70lbs too!! I have been doing WW and am always on the look out for great and healthy recipes!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 04:16:29 +0000

I just made them (with agave instead of honey) and they are good, but not quite sweet enough for my tastes. The hubs says they are no good and too bland.

I’d make them again though with maybe molasses like another reader suggested since it has a stronger flavor than agave. You can’t really taste the beans and they have a really nice texture.

By: roni

roni — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:32:46 +0000

YES! I agree and should have stressed that in the recipes. The minis do allow the choc to stretch more within the cookies allowing you to have a bit in every bite. The dough itself is not that sweet (I think it’s perfect) so the bit of choc helps tons!

By: Kiley

Kiley — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 05:30:22 +0000

I just made these and I have to say that you NEED mini chocolate chips! I think little bits of chocolate better compliment the recipe (/your waist line!) versus regular size chips. Next time, I would certainly try that because my roommates aren’t quite appreciating the brilliance of this as much as I am b/c of the low sugar

By: Brandy Jo

Brandy Jo — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:57:06 +0000

I just made these are they are soooo good! Thank you for another healthy dessert:) I did change it up just a little as I used what I had. I only had banana walnut instant oatmeal and steel cut oats, so I went with the banana nut! And I don’t have mini chocolate chips so I used bitter sweet chips. These are wonderful!! I will make these alot I think!

By: Kristina

Kristina — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:17:09 +0000

Thanks for the link up! Glad to have inspired you! Great site :-) (I would love to learn more about blog design :-) LOVE your lay out!

By: roni

roni — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:34:52 +0000

Thanks for the inspiration. I generally try to avoid sugar… just for fun. :)

By: Happy Herbivore

Happy Herbivore — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:46:54 +0000

Thx for making happy herbivore’s butter bean cookies! I like the idea of using honey (or for me, agave) in them!

By: roni

roni — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:29:56 +0000

They are just large lima beans.. look for them in the canned bean section of the store. Any white beans should work.

By: Ana Myre

Ana Myre — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:24:42 +0000

What Are butter beans, what do you think I cuold use instead, Or do they go by another name too?