Nuts about Raw Pecan Pie

Here is a good dessert to try out.                            

                                                      

I actually found this recipe in UsWeekly (not that I read that garbage or anything...wink...wink)  Of course, I had to modify it just a bit, but mainly because I don't like following directions.

Ingredients:

Crust:

1. 2 cups raw walnuts (rinse them first, this helps eliminate any bitter taste)
2. 2 cups pitted dates 
3. 1 cup coconut flakes

Filling:

1. 1/2 cup unrefined virgin  coconut oil
   
2. 1 cup organic raisins
3. 1 tsp vanilla extract
4. 1/3 cup maple syrup
5. 1 tsp sea salt
6. 1 cup raw pecans, soaked

Directions:

• Mix walnuts, dates and coconut flakes in food processor until combined.
• Press mixture into the bottom of a pie pan, or muffin pan.
• Blend the filling ingredients until smooth.
• Pour into crust/s
• Garnish with pecans and freeze for 5 hours.

I suggest the muffin pan and keeping the extras in the freezer.  Wrap them individually, or put them in a Tupperware.  

You can find organic virgin unrefined coconut oil at most health food stores.  It is all the rage right now because of it's proposed health benefits!  If you want to read more, click on the hyper link above.  I bought a jar and put half in the bathroom and half in the kitchen.  I use the one in the bathroom for skin care.  I put it on my face, lips and hands.  The one in the kitchen I use as a butter or oil substitute (it's solid below 85 degrees).  Try it on toast instead or butter, or add it to the water when making rice.  It will give your rice a nice tropical flavor.

Another thing I like to do with coconut oil is add it to my coffee!  No, it's not gross, it's good!  I put in a little soy milk and a small dab of coconut oil.  Okay, at least try the dessert :-).