This pie starts with an easy oat and pecan crust and it’s filled with creamy date caramel. Add a sprinkle of sea salt, a dollop of coconut whipped cream, and some artfully placed pecans to finish off this healthy, refined sugar-free treat!
Easy Date Caramel Pecan Pie [Vegan, Gluten-Free]Ingredients You Need for Easy Date Caramel Pecan Pie [Vegan, Gluten-Free]For the CrustFor the FillingFor ToppingHow to Prepare Easy Date Caramel Pecan Pie [Vegan, Gluten-Free]To Make the CrustTo Make the Date CaramelNotesEasy Date Caramel Pecan Pie [Vegan, Gluten-free]
Easy Date Caramel Pecan Pie [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Ingredients You Need for Easy Date Caramel Pecan Pie [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
For the Crust
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons canned low-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
For the Filling
- 2 cups Medjool dates
- 1 cup canned low-fat coconut milk
For Topping
How to Prepare Easy Date Caramel Pecan Pie [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
To Make the Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a pie dish with parchment paper or lightly grease the bottom of the dish.
- Add the oats and pecans in a food processor. Process about 30 seconds.
- Add 1/4 cup of coconut milk and vanilla. Process until the dough sticks together.
- Add 1-2 more tablespoons of coconut milk if it’s too dry.
- Press the dough on the bottom and the sides of the pie dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
To Make the Date Caramel
- In the same food processor, add dates and coconut milk.
- Blend until smooth or for 2-3 minutes.
- Spread the caramel evenly on the crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours so the pie stays together better when cut.
- Serve with a dollop of coconut whipped cream, pecans and a sprinkle of sea salt if desired.
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