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Vegan Pie Crust Options For Any Recipe!
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Hi Reader, Pie season is officially upon us. π₯§ And while Iβm not above grabbing a vegan-friendly store-bought crust in a pinch, I have to admit, making your own can be surprisingly easy (and way more satisfying). Over the years Iβve developed a few βnot-so-traditionalβ crusts β from my go-to almond flour version to a nut-free spin with sunflower seeds, and even a cozy oatmeal press-in crust that kind of tastes like oatmeal cookies. Iβve shared a few notes about each crust below, plus some of my favorite pies to pair them with. βBest Vegan Gluten-Free Pie CrustβSince publishing this recipe in September 2019, I've heard from people all around the world who have made it and now love it as much as I do. It's not just that it's gluten-free, vegan, and oil-free β I think the thing that surprises people the most is that something this EASY to make and wholesome, can actually taste so good! π Easy GF Pie Crustββ See it in action in these recipes:β βSunflower Seed Pie CrustβWhen the almond flour crust started getting a lot of visits, naturally I started hearing from people who needed an almond-free option. That's when this seed pie crust was born. You can pre-bake it to use with no-bake fillings, or use it for pretty much any baked pie recipe. Get it: Allergy-Friendly Pie CrustββOatmeal Pie CrustβThis one is the perfect quick and easy crust for no-bake pie fillings, like the tofu cheesecake pictured above, vegan key lime pie, chocolate pie, etc. Think of it like a substitute for graham cracker crust. The recipe calls for vegan butter, but you can even swap it for applesauce for a fat-free (or at least very, very low-fat) crust. π Oats to the rescue again! Get the recipe: Oatmeal Pie CrustβNext, I'm thinking about making a Vegan Chocolate "Cookie" Crust. In case you missed the Vegan Dirt Cups I shared for Halloween, the "dirt" made with black cocoa powder is where I got the idea to do an Oreo-style crust, withOUT the Oreos. What do you think? Would you find that type of crust useful? π π Hit reply and let me know! β Discover more:
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