Oat-Nut Pie Crust
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2. Bake the almonds and walnuts or pecans on separate baking sheets until they are fragrant and toasted: about 8 minutes for pecans or walnuts, 10 minutes for almonds. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Raise the oven temperature to 375°F.
- 3. Grind the oats in a blender or food processor until they become a coarse meal. Empty into a large mixing bowl.
- 4. Grind the almonds and walnuts or pecans into a coarse meal and add to the oats, along with the flour and salt.
- 5. In a small bowl, whip together the oil or butter, maple syrup, vanilla and water. Add to the oat-nut mixture and mix well. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 6. With cold, wet hands, press the crust mixture into a well- oiled tart or pie pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until barely golden brown.
- 7. Set aside to cool. Then add pie filling and bake for additional 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
848
kcal
42% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).