Healthy Chai-Spiced Apple Pie
Healthy Chai-Spiced Apple Pie
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup flaxseeds, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup nut butter, such as almond or cashew
- 2 tablespoons water, or more, as needed
For the Apple Filling
- 4 apples, medium, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend, (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon cloves)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
For the Topping
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk, 400ml, chilled overnight
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional, for sweetness
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the crust: In a food processor, combine the almond flour, ground flaxseeds, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the vanilla extract and nut butter. Process until the mixture starts to come together.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
If the mixture is too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time and process until a dough forms that holds together when pressed. Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch pie dish. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to create an even crust. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the chilled crust for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 180
- 4
Prepare the apple filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the diced apples and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Stir in the chai spice blend and coconut sugar. Continue to cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Once the apple filling has cooled, spoon it into the pre-baked pie crust, spreading evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Prepare the coconut whipped cream: Carefully open the chilled can of coconut milk. Scoop out the thick coconut cream from the top, leaving the liquid behind (you can save the liquid for smoothies). Place the coconut cream in a cold mixing bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Using an electric mixer, beat the coconut cream on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. If desired, beat in maple syrup and vanilla extract for added sweetness and flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Spoon or pipe the coconut whipped cream over the cooled apple pie. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Chill the pie for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the topping to set.
⏱️ 60 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Healthy Chai-Spiced Apple Pie
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup flaxseeds, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup nut butter, such as almond or cashew
- 2 tablespoons water, or more, as needed
For the Apple Filling
- 4 apples, medium, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend, (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon cloves)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
For the Topping
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk, 400ml, chilled overnight
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional, for sweetness
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the crust: In a food processor, combine the almond flour, ground flaxseeds, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the vanilla extract and nut butter. Process until the mixture starts to come together.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
If the mixture is too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time and process until a dough forms that holds together when pressed. Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch pie dish. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to create an even crust. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the chilled crust for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 180 - 4
Prepare the apple filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the diced apples and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Stir in the chai spice blend and coconut sugar. Continue to cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Once the apple filling has cooled, spoon it into the pre-baked pie crust, spreading evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Prepare the coconut whipped cream: Carefully open the chilled can of coconut milk. Scoop out the thick coconut cream from the top, leaving the liquid behind (you can save the liquid for smoothies). Place the coconut cream in a cold mixing bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Using an electric mixer, beat the coconut cream on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. If desired, beat in maple syrup and vanilla extract for added sweetness and flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Spoon or pipe the coconut whipped cream over the cooled apple pie. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Chill the pie for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the topping to set.
⏱️ 60 min