Rice, Oat, and Almond Crust

Wonderful for restricted diets, this pie has no wheat or dairy, but other tasty ingredients: rolled oats, raw almonds, brown rice flour, a bit of almond oil and sweetener. The dough is simply mixed and pressed into a 9-inch pie tin. Try it with a rhubarb or berry pie filling.

• Calories: 145 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup brown rice flour
• 10 almonds
• 1 tablespoon sucanat
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• ⅔ cup ice water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend oats and almonds in dry blender to flour consistency.n

Step 2

Combine dry ingredients in bowl; add oil and stir; add water and mix to soft dough.n

Step 3

Press mixture into lightly oiled or sprayed pan, pressing from center outward; crimp edges with fork or dampened fingertips.n

Step 4

Pre-bake for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and cool before adding filling.n