Like Warm Apple Pie…
Only this is not warm….or apple. Haha Oh c’mon! You chuckled!
So I have been eating a mainly plant based diet. I say “mainly” because some of my supplements like Shakeology and Beachbody Performance Recover are not vegan. Also because I don’t hesitate to walk by my kids plate and take a bite of her grilled cheese…ha!
Anyhoo…I found this vegan delight on Pinterest. Where else?
Super easy and SUPER yummy!
For the crust
- 3/4cup raw pecans
- 3/4cup raw walnuts
- 1/4teaspoon sea sat
- 1/4cup shredded coconut
- 1cup pitted medjool dates, packed
For the pie filling
- 1 1/4cups medjool dates, tightly packed, pitted, and soaked in warm water for at least an hour
- 1/2cup plus 3/4 cup raw pecans, divided
- 1/4cup melted coconut oil
- 2teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4teaspoon nutmeg
- Big pinch sea salt
- To make the crust: Place the walnuts and pecans, sea salt, and coconut in a food processor and grind roughly. Add the dates and process until the mixture is thoroughly broken down and sticks together when you squeeze a bit in the palm of your hand. Press mixture evenly onto the bottom and sides of a pie plate (alternately, you can press it into a 9″ springform pan).
- Drain the dates, reserving the soak liquid. Transfer the dates to a high speed blender or powerful food processor. Add the 1/2 cup pecans, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and about 1/4 cup of the date-soaking water. Blend until the mixture is totally smooth.
- Pour the filling into the crust. Smooth the top over with an inverted spatula. Place in the fridge for at least four hours to set. Decorate the top with the 3/4 cup pecans, and continue to chill till ready to serve.
Everyone in the house enjoyed it!
*Recipe found at http://food52.com/*