Simple, Low Carb Pie Crust
A lot of people would probably say that the fall is “pie season”. Thanksgiving is a classic pie holiday and yes, pies tend to be warm which makes them a cold weather food. However, I would like to make the argument that summer is also a perfect season for pie. Summer is especially perfect for pie making when you have this keto graham cracker crust recipe on hand.
Most berries are in season in the summer. The season starts off with bright red strawberries and then comes the blueberries, blackberries and raspberries close behind. Berries make fantastic pies and they are also keto friendly. Berries are actually one of the few fruits that are on the keto diet so making berry pie just makes sense!
Summer berry pies are also very easy to make. We have a few great recipes but, if you are more of a free-form cook, you can always toss a few berries with some So Nourished granular erythritol, add a splash of vanilla and pour the berry mix into a pie crust to bake. That simple pie-making method will work every time!
Of course, having a perfect pie crust is essential. You need a crust that will hold a bunch of juicy berries without flaking apart. You also want a crust that is tender and flavorful. It should also be low carb if you want to stick to that keto diet! We have just the pie crust for the job.
Our keto graham cracker crust is an amazing, summer-approved pie crust that will be perfect for all of your keto desserts. We use almond flour as the base of our crust recipe. Almond flour has a nice nutty taste and it is full of healthy fats. You can make your own almond flour by simply grinding whole almonds until they are fluffy and light. Most grocery stores also sell almond flour so you might want to pick up a bag just to have on hand. You’ll be ready to make a pie anytime the mood strikes!
This low-carb graham cracker crust is held together with lots of melted butter. You can also use melted coconut oil in place of butter if you’d like. Coconut oil will give your crust a more tropical flavor while butter will make it rich and decadent. Classic graham cracker crusts are always made with butter so we like to stick to the tried and true ingredients as much as possible.
A little cinnamon and vanilla extract flavor the crust and give it that graham-cracker taste. We add a little sweetness with some powdered erythritol. This gives the crust the perfect taste that goes so well with almost any filling. It’s amazing with a little cinnamon, vanilla and erythritol can do to make a recipe come alive!
Once all the ingredients are mixed together and the crust is pressed into a pie pan, it is ready to par-bake or to be filled with your favorite keto pie fillings. We love using this keto graham cracker crust in the summer for all our fresh berry pies. It is also perfect for making a keto key lime pie-another great warm-weather dessert!
Let us know what you put inside your low carb graham cracker crust. We love to hear about your keto dessert adventures! Enjoy.
| Servings: servings |
- 2 cups almond flour
- 8 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup So Nourished powdered erythritol
- coconut oil
- Grease your pie pan with a little coconut oil or extra melted butter.
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium sized bowl and mix. Stir until the mix resembles wet sand.
- Pour the mix into the prepared pie pan then use your hands to flatten the crust. Be sure to go up the sides of the pie pan and press the crust firmly and evenly.
- You can prebake the crust for 8 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Or, add your pie filling and bake as directed in your pie recipe.
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The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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