Healthy Pie Crust
Elevate your baking game with this Healthy Pie Crust recipe, a wholesome foundation for both sweet and savory creations. Made with a nutrient-rich blend of whole wheat pastry flour and almond flour, this crust is packed with fiber and a subtly nutty flavor. Featuring optional swaps for unsalted butter or coconut oil and Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt, it’s easily customizable for vegan diets. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this no-cook crust comes together effortlessly, yielding a tender and flaky texture that's perfect for your favorite pies. Whether you're crafting a hearty vegetable quiche or a luscious fruit tart, this versatile and health-conscious pie crust is your go-to for guilt-free indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat pastry flour
- 0.5 cups Almond flour
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.33 cups Cold unsalted butter (or coconut oil for a vegan option)
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for a vegan option)
- 3 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, almond flour, and salt until well combined.
Cut the cold unsalted butter (or coconut oil) into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Stir in the plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for a vegan option) until the mixture starts to come together. It should still be a bit crumbly.
Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork or your hands after each addition. Stop as soon as the dough holds together when pressed. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender crust.
Shape the dough into a disk and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and firm up.
When ready to use, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer carefully to your pie dish.
Use as directed in your pie recipe, either pre-baking or filling as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.8 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.6 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 621 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.7 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 805 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
