Raw Vegan Fruit Pie

Lately it has been HOT in Georgia. It seems like we had winter, skipped spring – except for some rainy days, and now summer heat is in full effect. I don't know about you, but when it's hot outside the last thing I usually want to eat is hot food. These days, there is so much fresh fruit at the market, and I knew I wanted to incorporate it into a recipe. With this raw vegan recipe I didn't even have to turn on an oven to make a delectable pie.

I really like this recipe because there can be many variations and toppings, and it is very simple to make. After I cut a slice and sat down at the table to enjoy it,  my daughter quickly moved in and happily ate it. I had asked her to try a small bite. She said it was really good, and that made me smile. I am providing nutritious desserts that are healthy for myself  and my family.

The crust is made up of two ingredients – cashews and dates – that's it! I don't like recipes with a long, daunting list of ingredients. That's why all of my recipes are ten ingredients or less. Also, people often avoid dates because of the belief that consuming them will elevate blood sugar levels, but studies show otherwise. 

If you make this pie, please tag me, I want to hear from you!

Sweet, filling, light, fiber-filled, fruity and only eight ingredients!

Author: The Sensible Vegan
Recipe Type: Raw Vegan Dessert 
Cuisine: Vegan
Serving: 8 

​Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups pitted medjool dates
• 1/2 cup cashews
• a pinch of sea salt
• 1-container Daiya blueberry coconut cream yogurt
• 1 kiwi fruit sliced
• a half handful of blueberries
• a couple of strawberries
• a half handful of raspberries

Directions:

• Add dates and cashews to food processor, pulse for about 10 seconds.
• Add in sea salt and pulse until it forms a ball.
• Remove mixture from processor and press into pie dish atop parchment paper. 
• Set in freezer for one hour.
• Remove from freezer and spread blueberry coconut cream yogurt evenly atop crust.
• Garnish with fresh fruit topping​. 
• Serve and refrigerate the remainder.

Nutrition Info: Serving size- 1 slice   Calories: 186   Fat: 2.7g    Saturated Fat: 1.1g    Protein: 3g  Sugar: 20g    Fiber: 4.2g   Sodium: 43mg   Carb: 34g