Oat and Almond Flour Pie Crust
You can easily make this crust gluten-free by using gluten free oat flour or tossing some gluten-free oats in the food processor and making your own. This simple crust is made without refined sugar and white flour.
Equipment
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 spatula
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 pie pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 TB coconut sugar or granulated sweetener of choice
- 1/3 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9-inch pie pan with butter and set aside.
- Combine the dry ingredients (flours, sea salt and sweetener).
- Stir in melted butter and vanilla.
- Fold gently with spatula then knead with hands to form the pie dough.
- Place ball of dough on a chopping board or cookie sheet. Roll it adding flour to the rolling pin to prevent sticking as needed. Try to roll dough into a circle.
- Lay the circle of dough into your pie pan and press it into the sides with your hands. Cut off any extra. Use a fork or your fingers to design the edges if desired.
- Place the uncooked crust in the fridge or on the counter while you prepare the pecan pie filling.