Fabulous Friday

Looking for yet another pumpkin recipe for the season?

Well, this is one pumpkin pie that is simply fabulous!

Raw Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

CRUST:

2 cups almonds

1 cup dates, soaked 1 hour to soften

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Splash of water, if needed



FILLING:

2 cups pumpkin puree

1 to 1 ½ cups dates

1/4 cup raisins

1/2 cup cashews

1/2 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cardamom

Dash of sea salt



Instructions

To Make Crust:

1.Place almonds in food processor and process until mealy.

2.Slowly add in dates, water, vanilla, and cinnamon to form a dough consistency.

3.Pat into a glass pie plate so that crust is at least ¼ inch thick.


To Make Filling:
1.Put pumpkin in food processor.

2.Add dates, raisins, and nuts and then the remaining ingredients. Use a bit of water or orange juice if needed to moisten.

3.Scoop mixture into the crust and chill 2 hours before serving.

Serves: 8

Nutritional Info:
Calories: 264 [per each slice]
Carbs: 352g
Fats: 10g
Protein: 6g
Sodium: 32mg

Of course, you can reduce thie calorie cound further if you cut this pie into 10-slices [calories: 211; carbs: 35; fat: 8; protein: 5; and sodium: 26] but this is healthy and yummy enough... why would you? :)

Enjoy!