The Educated Eater Canada

By:  Martine Cormier, RHN – Moncton, NB

Yields: One 9 inch pie

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 2 Cups pecans, soaked for 30 minutes
• 6 large dates, soaked for 15 minutes, pitted (Medjool dates suggested)
• 4 TBSP raw or regular cocoa powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla powder or vanilla extract
• 1 tsp agave nectar or maple syrup
• Shredded coconut (optional)

Filling:

• 3 Cups raspberries
• ½ Cup sliced strawberries
• 3 TBSP agave nectar or maple syrup (to taste)
• 2 1/2 TBSP psyllium husk

Directions:

1. Put all crust ingredients into food processor with S-blade. Mix on high until ball is formed. Press into 9-inch pie pan.
2. Put filling ingredients into blender and blend until thoroughly mixed.
3. Pour over pie crust, sprinkle with coconut if using, and refrigerate overnight.