Vegan Key Lime Pie with Chocolate Crust

Vegan Key Lime Pie with Chocolate Crust

Today's recipe is as tasty as it is healthy. It's full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, vegan protein, and good fats. The pie filling has two super healthy hidden ingredients: avocado and ...CAULIFLOWER! Yes, cauliflower. Strange sounding I know, but trust me, this filling is so creamy and delicious.

The crust is very healthy as well featuring whole buckwheat groats, raw cacao powder, dates, figs, olive oil and coconut oil. The whole dessert is naturally sweetened with dried fruit and maple syrup. No refined sugar for me. It is creamy as hell but totally vegan. The healthy short crust is chewy, chocolatey, and very sturdy meaning you can eat it out of your hand instead of needing a plate.

Ingredients

Chocolate Crust:

· 1 cup raw buckwheat

· 8 – 10 Medjool dates (pitted)

· 3 tbsp. maple syrup

· Pinch of salt

· 1 tsp. cinnamon

· 2 tbsp. cacao powder

· 1.5 tbsp. coconut oil

· 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

· 1/4 cup water

Key Lime Filling:

· 2.5 cups steamed and cooled cauliflower florets

· 1/2-2/3 cup fresh lime juice

· Big pinch of pink salt

· Stevia, to taste

· 1.5 cup ripe avocado flesh, not mashed

· 5 tbsp maple syrup

· 2 tbsp coconut oil

· 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

To make the Chocolate Crust:

1. Add everything but water to food processor and pulse till evenly crumbly. Add water, just enough to moisten the dough and blend. Wet your hands and press the dough into a short crust pie dish. Bake in a 400° F oven until firm.

To make the Filling:

1. Puree everything until totally smooth. Taste!!! Add extra maple syrup as you need to sweeten it to your taste. Spread into baked shell evenly. Chill in the freezer for 1-2 hours, then store in the fridge. Enjoy!

Kathryn Chess – Nutritionist and Healthy Living Coach