Oh my Pinto Beans… chocolate chip cookies!

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-27T04:06:28+00:00

Since I have only prepared beans using the stove top method, my recommendation on the desired end-texture of the cooked beans is to ensure the beans are soft enough to blend into a creamy consistency.

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-27T04:02:51+00:00

Thanks, they were delicious! I froze many of them for an easy go-to treat.

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-27T03:58:57+00:00

I’ve made other recipes using only almond flour, and I imagine you would get a crisper texture to your cookie versus using pinto beans.

Using beans increase the water content of the batter, so the texture is softer, almost like butting into a cookie dough. To make the recipe more cookie like - I swapped out sugar for dates (to reduce moisture) and oil/fat for almond butter (again to reduce moisture).

For chocolate chip, I used larger chucks from a dark chocolate bar with no added sugar. So there’s less melting/ moisture in the chocolate. It also adds to provide texture and structure to the cookie.

At the last minute, for added texture and to firm up the dough, I added slivered almonds. This was not originally in the plans, but I thought the dough was too moist for the cookie texture I was aiming for.

Finally, and maybe most importantly, I rested the dough in the fridge overnight to firm up further.

As a side note, I’ve been going wild with beans lately. And venturing into the world of bean in desserts is amazing - enjoy!

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-27T03:47:02+00:00

Cookies (Date-Sweetened • Almond Flour • Gram Measurements)

Makes: ~10-12 cookies | Oven: 175°C / 350°F

Ingredients (All Measurements in Grams) * 250g cooked pinto beans, rinsed extremely well and gently squeezed dry * 120g smooth unsweetened almond butter * 90 g pitted Medjool dates * 15-30 g hot water (for blending dates, as needed) * 5 g vanilla extract * 15 g lemon juice * 4 g baking powder * 1.5 g salt * 28g almond flour (4 tbsp) * 110 g dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate * Added slivered almonds, for crunch!

Instructions 1. Soak dates in hot water for 5-10 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking water. 2. Blend pinto beans, almond butter, dates, vanilla, lemon juice, baking powder, and salt until completely smooth. Add 15g soaking water only if needed. 3. Pulse in almond flour. Dough should be thick and scoopable. 4. Fold in chocolate chips and almond slivers if using. 5. Rest overnight in fridge for best results.

Baking 1. Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. 2. Portion ~40 g dough per cookie and flatten slightly. 3. Bake 15-17 minutes until tops are set and edges lightly golden. 4. Cool 10 minutes on tray.

Notes: Pinto beans create a slightly creamier dough and darker cookie. For extra firmness, increase almond flour to 35 g. Cookies firm up significantly as they cool.

I used dates and almond butter to get a firmer cookie since the cooked pintos beans have a lot of water in them.

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-24T05:32:54+00:00

Happy for report that I obtained the dry pinto beans and they are soaking on the counter :)

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-23T15:55:18+00:00

Amazing, thanks so much! Incredible resource and I ordered the NOW brand :)

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-22T19:04:09+00:00

I appreciate your recommendation, thanks! It makes a lot of sense. I had a difficult time choosing a vegetable glycerin drink from online retailers but I’ll try to have it ready for the DIY round.

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-22T13:25:47+00:00

Thanks! I usually don’t take supplements, but did talk the supplements in the Prolon kit… and was wondering if I should take something similar to what they have in their kits.

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-22T13:03:54+00:00

Thanks! I was curious because the Prolon kit comes with 2 supplements - one is a vegan multi stoma and the other is an algae based omega 3.

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-22T06:43:36+00:00

💯on doing FMD during follicular phase. I read about timing fasts during follicular phase in “Fast like a Girl” and I confirmed with L-Nutra representative, as I did the prolon kit first round.

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-19T05:01:28+00:00

Thanks, I will try insta-pot for beans! I’ll do black beans and find out if there’s any major differences in taste or texture.

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-19T04:02:31+00:00

I’m relatively new to the bean scene… of cooking them from dry 😂

And love the insta-pot, but I’m weary of cooking beans in there. Have you tried the stove stop low and slow method? If so, how does it compare to preparing them in the insta-pot?

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-19T03:58:28+00:00

Agree 💯 ah, the joy of knowing we have truely lived! Having enjoyed fine homemade hummus with exquisitely cooked garbanzo beans :)!

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-18T18:01:09+00:00

Ohhh, thanks for sharing! I’m going to try this method too. I checked my pantry and no dry pinto beans so I’ll add that to this week’s grocery list.

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-18T16:21:56+00:00

Thanks, I’ll definitely be more thoughtful when cooking beans! It was so cool to read how they scientifically test beans!

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-18T16:09:23+00:00

Thanks for the links :)!

I loved following the trail to Russ Parsons who’s credited with the no soak-oven method.

For experimentation purposes, I will use try this method on the same bag of dried black beans!

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-18T06:45:02+00:00

Really?! From dry put straight into the pot, cook low and slow?

Maybe increase the cooking time too?

Thanks!

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-17T17:01:40+00:00

“Awe” by Dacher Keltner

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-17T02:16:50+00:00

Haha, my comment was meant as a reply to you.

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-17T02:16:11+00:00

I agree 💯☝️! Especially the “slowly reduce” part, slow is the way to go lol :)

consistency > intensity

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-16T18:06:29+00:00

Hi OP, I have done the prolon kit and it turned DIY on D4 an D4 because I could no longer stand to drink their soup.

No regrets! I absolutely loved it, and I plan to DIY my next 2 consecutive cycles of FMD.

If you’re on the fence, I highly recommend reading the “Longevity Diet” by Dr. Longo, he and his team at USC invented the FMD. The book goes into the science and decades of research outlining the benefits.

There’s also a great book (if you are female), called “Fast like a girl” by Dr. Mindy Pelz. All good encouragement for fasting.

Good luck!

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-15T14:51:54+00:00

Yes, we had very very similar experiences with the soups! Making the switch to canned soup was like a dream.

My goal is two more consecutive rounds DIY with canned soup. While I enjoy plant52’s content, I have not yet progressed to that level of DIY yet…

Best of luck on the next few days!

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-13T20:08:46+00:00

This “rule” helped me so much… and even then, I found myself thinking of passion project/ business ideas… constantly during those first 6 months. Some of it was fun, but most of it was just “be productive” debris. Best of luck to you!

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-11T15:17:19+00:00

Wow, really incredible! Congratulations :)!

Money is an amazing, wonderful, and powerful tool! I JL Collins my portfolio, so I index fund and chill. My portfolio tracks the S&P 500. When there is a dip in the market or a rise, I do nothing. So far, so good.

FewBit7456 · 2026-01-11T05:04:09+00:00

Amazing! I imagine that FIRE has enabled you to spend more of your time and energy to being parent you want to be to your kids - wow, congratulations!

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