This pie crust is absolutely heavenly. It’s low fat and gluten free and has an enticing nutty aroma once it’s baked. Don’t get discouraged by the slight smell of flaxseed & soy flour when it’s raw. It’s truly delicious & nutritious and perfect for both savory and sweet pie fillings.
Ingredients
Non-Stick Cooking Spray
1 1/3 cups Hazelnut Meal/Flour
1/3 cup Flaxseed Meal
1/3 cup Whole Grain Soy Flour
1 tbsp Zero Calorie Sweetener
¼ tsp Kosher Salt
1 ½ tbsp Half & Half Cream
4 tbsp Salted Butter, chilled & diced
Water, chilled
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Coat a pie plate with Non-Stick Cooking Spray.
- Combine all ingredients, except water, into a food processor and pulse to combine.
- Stream in a bit of chilled water until the dough rolls into a ball. It doesn’t take much.
- Press into the pie plate just up to the edges of the plate.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
Recipe makes: 8 servings
Nutrition Summary: Calories: 213.9, Fat: 20 g, Carbs: 6.7 g, Protein: 5.4 g
Nutritionals calculated using the SparkRecipes Recipe Calculator.
Original Recipe, Culinary Styling and Photography by Kimberly Ritchie Hanau
