5.27.2011

Raw Vegan Lemon Pie - Recipe

This is super easy, super healthy and super good! Tasted more like Key Lime pie to me. The crust could be eaten alone its so good, and includes medjool dates, which have a higher potassium level than a banana. Medjool dates also contain vital amino acids which help with digestion and helps cure intestinal disturbances. The filling is made with avocados, which are high in EFA's. The best is that this recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, raw and vegan!!


Raw Vegan Lemon Pie:
Crust:
1 ½ cups organic unsweetened shredded coconut
2 cups organic pecans
4 to 6 organic medjool dates
¼ cup organic raw agave nectar

Filling:
1 ½ organic avocados (or more for creaminess)
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (or a combo of lemon and lime juice)
¼ cup organic raw agave nectar
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon zest

Directions for Crust combine coconut, pecans, dates, and agave in a food processor and process until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs and begins to stick together. Empty the mixture into a 9” pie plate and evenly distribute the crumbs along the bottom and up the sides. Once the crumbs are distributed, press it all in firmly with your hand until it’s all packed together. For Filling, combine avocados, lemon juice, agave, and lemon zest in a food processor and process until smooth. Then using a spoon spread the filling over the crust. Chill the pie for about an hour before serving, then enjoy!

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