Best Of Health

Fast and easy to make, this raw pie is a favourite around our house. It makes a very light follow up to denser meals and is lower in calories than the more traditional version. And because it is raw it is packed with enzymes and nutrients. Enjoy.

EASY RAW APPLE PIE

Ingredients:

Crust:
1 1/2 cups sunflower seeds or almonds
3/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon carob powder

Filling:
5-6 medium sized apples peeled and cored
3/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon Cinnamon
juice from 1/2 lemon
shredded coconut

Directions:

Make the crust by placing the sunflower seeds or almonds, raisins and carob powder in a food processor and process with the "S" blade until finely ground and mixture sticks together.

Press into a 9" pie plate to form the crust.

Pulse chop the apples lightly with the "S" blade into small pieces.

In a bowl, mix the chopped apples, cinnamon, lemon juice and honey together.

Scoop the mixture into the pie crust and smooth out with a spatula.

Sprinkle Coconut flakes on top of the mixture.

Chill in refrigerator for 1 hr before serving.