Bake Away the Winter Blahs

 

Are you suffering from the winter blahs?  Snow storms, cold weather, and a lack of sunshine can take away quick smiles and replace them with a frown.  Sometimes an hour in the kitchen, making something you've never tried before, can help you find comfort and joy.  How about trying one of our favorite family recipes?  Here it is:

Creamy Peanut Butter Pie

1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (or regular)
1 Tbsp. oil
4 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 package Mori-Nu Lite Extra Firm tofu, pureed
8 oz. tofu cream cheese
2/3 cup granulated Sucanat
1/2 cup peanut butter, natural, crunchy
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. clover honey (or agave syrup)
1/4 cup fat-free chocolate syrup (reserve for topping; may substitute 3 Tbsp. carob chips melted in warm oven)

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.  Coat a 9" or 10" round pie pan with cooking spray. Mix graham crackers, oil, and maple syrup together and press into the prepared pie pan. Place remaining ingredients (except chocolate syrup) in a food processor, puree until smooth, and pour into the crust. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes and then refrigerate overnight or 5 - 6 hours before serving.  Drizzle pie with chocolate syrup just before serving.

Serves: 8 - 10