The Healthy Pie Crust
Elevate your homemade pies with "The Healthy Pie Crust," a wholesome and nutritious alternative to traditional crusts. Made with fiber-rich whole wheat flour, omega-3-packed ground flaxseed, and naturally creamy coconut oil, this recipe delivers a tender and flaky base for your favorite pies while keeping your health goals in check. With just 5 simple ingredients and a quick 15-minute prep time, this dairy-free and vegan-friendly crust is as easy to make as it is versatile—perfect for sweet or savory fillings. Whether blind baking for a tart or pairing it with a hearty quiche, this pie crust promises a deliciously wholesome foundation for any creation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed, and salt. Stir well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Add the coconut oil to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the oil into the flour until the mixture forms pea-sized crumbs.
Add the ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork after each addition. Stop adding water when the dough begins to come together in a rough ball.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently just until it holds together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Shape the dough into a round disk, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour before rolling out.
When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to your pie pan and trim any excess edges.
The crust is now ready to be baked as directed in your pie recipe, either pre-baked (blind baked) or filled with your favorite pie filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.3 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.6 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1193 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 841 mg | 18% | |
*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.
