I tried something new last night. I had a huge pot of navy beans leftover from making White Chicken Soup, and I wanted to do something other than freeze them. I came across a recipe for Bean Pie, and I figured… if it’s good, it’ll make a great alternative to more expensive fruit pies! So I tried it, and it was delicious.
You wouldn’t think a pie made out of beans would be tasty, but my husband said it reminded him of pumpkin pie, and my kids thought it tasted just like my banana bread. Needless to say, it didn’t last a day.
This is a great dessert to make during hard times. Beans are cheap. And if you have them in your food storage, bean pie would be a welcomed addition to your menu.
The only thing I’ll do differently next time is mash the beans more thoroughly. Biting into a chunk didn’t ruin the taste of the pie, but the texture was like- yeah, I can tell this is a bean.

Navy Bean Pie
via Food.com
- 1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 c. coconut oil
- cold water
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough flat into a 12″ circle. Gently place this in a 9″ pie dish. Do not prick pastry.
Filling
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups cooked and mashed navy beans (really be sure to mash them and get rid of any big chunks)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon clove
With a whisk or mixer, combine the eggs and milk in a medium bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients, and mix on low until blended well. Pour into unbaked pie crust. Bake at 425* for 15 min. Reduce heat to 350* and continue baking for 35 more minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Whipped cream would make a lovely topping.
It really does have a Thanksgiving-ish taste to it with all of those spices added in. You’d never know it was made from beans if you weren’t told.
I also came across a Sweet Red Bean Pie, and Pinto Bean Pie, which have very similar ingredients, just different beans.
I don’t know about you, but I’m very excited about making bean pies. Please try it. And then let me know what you think!

A city girl learning to homestead on an acre of land in the country. Wife and homeschooling mother of four. Enjoying life, and everything that has to do with self sufficient living.
Okay, direct link it is:
http://www.oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog/?p=5274
A picture of the finished bean chocolate cupcake appears at the bottom of the post. Yum Yum! I hope you will try it!
I love all your info, thank you for share
I made Mock Apple (Zucchini) Pie and it was really good also. Didn’t tell my family what it was until they ate it. It was good until then and after I told them they said it was ok. Best not to tell them.. This on the other hand was excellent and I “Will” be making it again.
If I get a chance to try Mock Apple Pie, Joni, I won’t tell my family what it is 😉
Trying this tonight! It looks great and I love low cost pies with weird ingredients. I’ve made oatmeal pie which is kind of like a poor mans pecan pie and I’ve been wanting to try Ritz Cracker pie, which I’ve been told tastes like apple pie.
I’ve heard of Mock Apple Pie, but haven’t ever made it. I need to! 🙂 Oatmeal pie sounds yummy!
OMG!!! I made this and it was wonderful. I did mash the beans up more and used Whip cream like you suggested. Hubby gave it a “10”. You really can’t believe it is not a pumpkin pie. Thank you for the recipe.
LOL, Joni! I’m so glad you guys enjoyed it. Isn’t that crazy that it tastes so good?! It makes me happy to hear you were brave enough to try bean pie 🙂
There is a black bean cupcake that is out of this world and the recipe is posted over at oklahoma pastry cloth . com (I don’t think you like direct links so I’ll direct you how to get there and check it out.
It was posted on Sept. 29th of 2011 and appears under the title of No gluten – no sugar- yeah, sure
This recipe came from her chiropractor and it is over the top delicious! It is our family favorite…equal to your whole wheat cookies with apple pie spice (you remember, the cookie where your husband said something like please tell me you aren’t taking these as a gift to someone.)
Yes, these black bean cupcakes are SO chocolate-y you can’t eat just one and 100% of my family adore them.
Extra, extra special!
Ooh, that sounds delicious, awake!! I don’t mind direct links, for future reference 🙂 But I am eager to check that out. Thanks!!
Many years ago a friend made a pie using great northern beans. I think she would run them through a sieve so it was more the texture of sweet potatoes. It was lighter in color that the sweet potato but it was similar in taste. She would not give out the recipe though. It was very good.
This looks very good.
Charlotte- I bet using a sieve would really help with the skins of the beans. Thanks!! I hope you get a chance to try this recipe. 🙂
Wow, Kendra – this looks awesome!! Can’t wait to try this at home!
Let me know what you think, Laurie! 🙂
Can you share the recipe for white chicken soup please?
I will, Sandy! I thought I’d already shared it here, but when I went to link to it, I couldn’t find it anywhere. It’s one of our favorites. 🙂