Strawberry Chocolate Pie (Paleo and Vegan)

A sweet treat for your summer with a pecan crust base, a tart strawberry filling and a sweet chocolate layer. Vegan, gluten-free, and paleo friendly strawberry pie!

Strawberry Pie (Paleo and Vegan) – Recipe

The way of preparations – easy

Prep time

• Prep Time – 20 minutes
• Cook Time – 40 min
•  Total Time – 1 hour

Yields – 8 servings

Ingredients: 

Crust: 

• 1 cup pecans
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoons salt

Strawberry Filling: 

• 3 cups strawberry
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tbsp arrowroot flour
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Optional additions: Chocolate (grated)

Instructions on how to make Strawberry Pie (Paleo and Vegan)

• Preheat the oven to 350 F

For the Crust: 

• Pulse the pecans in a food processor until finely ground.
• Add the almond flour, cinnamon and salt and pulse again.
• Add the maple syrup and coconut oil and process until a dough forms.
• Press the crust into a standard 9 inch pie pan evenly covering the bottom and up the sides.

For the filling: 

• In a bowl add all of the filling ingredients, gently mixing and mashing up a few strawberries.
• Let sit for 5 minutes before pouring over the crust and baking for about 35 minutes.

 

• When the pie has baked, remove.
• Let the pie cool completely.
• Cover with grated chocolate before cutting.
• Serve and enjoy!

Note:

• This pie could easily be made with other berries or fruit.