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Pecan Crust

Name: Pecan Crust
Prep time: 15

(6 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)

15 min prep

8 servings

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5 ingredients

This easy to make, super rich pie crust makes delicious holiday desserts without a lick of butter. It’s packed full of nutrients, too. Pecans are rich in unsaturated fats, thiamine, and minerals like manganese,...

Yield: 1 9-inch crust

2 cups raw pecans
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
3 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour
½ teaspoon sea salt

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

231 cals

Fat

23 g

Saturated Fat

6 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

6 g

Monounsaturated Fat

10 g

Carbohydrates

7 g

Sugar

3 g

Fiber

3 g

Protein

3 g

Sodium

82 mg

Directions

Process the pecans in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add the maple syrup, coconut oil, whole wheat pastry flour and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse dough, and is well combined.
Using hands, press the dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Cover and let chill for 1 hour.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven, or as per recipe.

Chef Tips

To liquefy the coconut oil, simply stand the jar in a bowl of hot water until it has melted.

This crust is very high calorie. As with all desserts, eat it in moderation. Don’t overdo it, especially over the Holidays. A little sweetness goes a long way.

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