Grain Free Pecan Pie. You guys! I made you a grain free pecan pie! If I had to pick a favorite dessert, pie would be high up on the list.
This time of year we think of apple pie, pecan pie and pumpkin pie. So I decided to come up with a healthier version of pecan pie. Grain free and vegan pecan pie to be exact.
This pie is healthier because it is only sweetened with dates. If you like a super sweet and gooey pecan pie, you can add a bit of maple syrup to this.
I thought it was plenty sweet the way it was. It’s also super easy to make! Just like my pumpkin pie, I used the crust recipe from Elena’s Pantry. I just love the simplicity of it. My pecan pie is slightly different than the classic recipe, but it’s very good!
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Grain Free Pecan Pie
Grain Free Pecan Pie
A delicious pecan pie with no added sugar!
Ingredients
For the crust
- Recipe from Elena's Pantry
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- 2 T coconut oil
- 1 flax egg (I used a flax egg replacement)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
For the filling
- 12 medjool dates (remove the pits and soak in water for 4 hours)
- 2 cups pecans (plus more for topping the pie)
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground vanilla beans or vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 T coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
For the crust
- In a food processor combine the flour and salt.
- Then add in the egg and coconut oil.
- Once the dough forms, press it into a greased pie dish. I used a 9 inch pie plate .
- Bake at 350 for about 10-12 minutes.
For the filling
- In a food processor , combine the pecans and spices, then add the dates, coconut oil and milk.
- Once everything is well combined, dump it into a pie shell.
- Top it with more pecans.
- Store in the fridge to set. About 30 minutes.
Recipe Notes
This should last at least a week or maybe more in the fridge. Enjoy!