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Five Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Paleo Pie Crusts each in their own tart shell or pie pan.
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Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Paleo Pie Crust

This paleo pie crust is made with nuts, dates, and vanilla and is the perfect low-carb dessert that's also gluten-free and vegan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 165

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup mixed nuts or seeds, (such as 1/2 cup almonds, 1/2 cup Brazil nuts, 1/2 cup pecans)
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit, (such as dates)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place the nuts, dates, and vanilla extract in a food processor and process until a fine crumble forms and sticks together.
  • Remove the crust mixture from the processor and press it into a pie or springform pan using fingertips lightly dampened with water to prevent sticking. Pat the crust evenly into the pan.
  • Proceed with any baked pie and bake according to the recipe. (Due to the relatively high amount of natural sugar in this paleo pie crust, it may brown more quickly than most pie crusts. We suggest you keep a watchful eye on the crust and, if it threatens to turn a darker shade of brown than desirable, rip off a long strip of aluminum foil and loosely crimp the foil around the edge of the pie to cover just the crust, not the filling.)

Notes

Paleo Pie Crust Variations

You can vary the ingredients according to your own tastes.
First, choose a base ingredient, usually a nut or seed. Once you’ve selected your desired nuts, choose a binder. Excellent binder options include:
  • Dates
  • Raisins
  • Apricots
 
The goal is to find the right ratio of binder to base. Depending on the moistness of your binder, you may need to adjust the proportions for the right balance. If your crust isn't binding, add a little more dried fruit—just enough to help the ingredients stick together. Too much, and you’ll end up with a mushy crust.
A pinch of salt helps bring out the flavors. As with anything you create, let your imagination come out to play—just tweak the recipe as your taste buds dictate.
You can further customize your crust with flavor add-ins, such as:
  • Citrus zest
  • Extracts like vanilla or almond
  • Cacao powder
  • Cacao nibs
  • Spices like cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g