Fabulous Raw Pumpkin Pie!!!

So I've been eating this prominently raw diet to better assist the parasite cleanse I'm on.

Well, tomorrow is Thanksgiving and uuummm... I like pie. :)  Actually, my Husband REALLY likes pie.

Since our host said to bring NOTHING.. I of course, made two desserts.  One being

THE FABULOUS RAW PUMPKIN PIE!!! 

So easy!! You just need the ingredients!!!

















For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups raw macadamia nuts, walnuts or pecans. ( I had them all, so I used them all)
• 1/2 cup dates (Then seek the bag!!!) 
• 1/4 cup coconut, unsweetened and dried. ( I use Bob's Red Mill) 
• 1/8 tsp Himalayan salt

For the pie filling: 

• 2 cups cashews
• 1 cup chopped raw pumpkin* ( I used a sweet pie pumpkin) 
• 1 cup chopped raw carrots
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup organic agave nectar ( I know, I know)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 TBS vanilla
• 1/2 tsp H. salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp allspice
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves

If you want to save time and are ok with an ALMOST raw pie, you can use 1 cup canned pumpkin. ;)

1. First, start the crust.  Add your nuts to the food processor and process until crumbly.  Add the dates, coconut and the salt.  Process again until sticky.  You should be able to pinch it together and it stick! 

2. Empty the crust mixture into your pie plate of choice.  (I used a square shallow glass dish the 1st time. And used a deeper glass bowl the second time)  Press the crust into the plate bringing it up around the sides. ( I used a short drinking glass to do this)

3. Next, you're making the filling.  Put all the pie filling ingredients into a high powered blender and blend until VERY smooth.  (I used a VitaMix and used the smoothie selection) If it gets stuck and nothings moving, stop the blender and shake around to get any air pockets out. 

4.  Pour pie filling into the crust. Smooth out the top.... or not. :) 

5. Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours. 

6. Keep in freezer after serving. 

It tastes GREAT.. Just like pumpkin pie!!!!

 

Recipe inspired by Kriss Carr