Date-Based Pie Crust (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
This super simple Date-Based Pie Crust is made with dates, nuts, and shredded coconut. With only a food processor or blender, it can be made in minutes and doesn't require any cooking or baking. It's vegan, oil-free, and gluten-free.
Servings: 1 pie crust
Calories: 202kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates or dried prunes
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Begin by removing the pit from the Medjool dates and placing them in your food processor. I personally have a Vitamix 5200 Series, and I purchased the low-profile container that allows it to work more like a food processor when needed.
- Place the pitted dates and all other ingredients into your food processor and blend at high speed until a ball forms.
- Press into a nonstick pie pan and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Notes
Substitutions & Tips:
- Dried prunes can be used in place of the Medjool dates if desired.
- Medjool dates are recommended over other types of dates such as Deglet Noor or other varieties because they have a soft, chewy, caramel-like texture. They can actually be used to make this Vegan Caramel.
- Walnuts and pecans are mentioned in the recipe, but other nuts such as cashews or almonds will also work.
- This crust is perfect for no-bake pies such as my Chocolate Mousse No-Bake Pie and these Easy Fruit Pies.
- If using with no-bake pies, be sure to chill for a few hours first.
- Lining your pie pan with parchment paper can help keep it from sticking too much.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 3mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g