Guilt Free Pumpkin Pie "to Die for" (GF/DF)
Crust:
1/2 cup of your favorite nuts or nut mix
1 tbl spoon of pumpkin seeds
1 tbl spoon of sesame seeds (optional)
1 table spoon of almond butter
1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes
6-8 medjool dates
Lemon zest from 1 lemon (preferably organic)
1 table spoon Amaretto (optional)
Filling:
1 can of Organic Pumpkin Puree
1/4 can of full fat organic coconut milk
1/3 stick of organic butter (or table spoon of coconut oil), warmed up to soften
2 tbl spoons of ground seeds (mixed flax and chia seeds)
2-3 medjool dates
2 tea spoons of pumpkin pie spice
1-2 table spoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice
A pinch of sea salt
Optional - a pinch of black pepper and a tea spoon of shredded raw ginger root
Directions:
Place all crust ingredients in a food processor, grind well, put on the plate covered with wax paper, form the crust
Place all filling ingredients in a blender, blend well, put on a top of the crust
Get creative with design! (raisins, craisins, dark chocolate, frozen berries)
Cool down in a fridge temperature and ENJOY!