
These days, however, in a society that breeds depressed immune systems, nutrient-depleted ingredients, and an appalling lack of diversity in our gut biomes due to over-sanitization, grain can be a hindrance to many of the human body's systems. Bread is sometimes called the "staff of life," and to be honest, it was probably a lot healthier up until about half a century ago.

After all, for centuries, grain was the staple of the masses. Once the dates are evenly blended, empty the food processor into a large mixing bowl and fold in the toasted whole pecans and shredded coconut until evenly mixed.Įating a grain-free diet is not always the easiest thing to do.

While those toast, in a food processor pulse the dates, water, eggs and spices (EXCEPT for the allspice) into a thick whipped puree. On a large cookie sheet, spread pecans and shredded coconut evenly and toast at 375F for about 5 minutes. Prepare a Money Crust with a dash of salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and a few drops of vanilla in it. Tablespoon cinnamon, teaspoon nutmeg, teaspoon salt, pinch or two of allspice.Rounded quarter-cup scoop of shredded coconut.In addition to the ingredients for The Money Crust (mostly raw cashews.), you will need: In the absence of readily available and reliable pesticide data for most nuts ( EPA tolerances are in place, but only "10-15 food commodities" are actually tested by them, and the USDA doesn't check anything but almonds), I can say anecdotally that my palate gets palpably irritated by non-organic walnuts and pecans, so I avoid them and only buy organic nuts. Fresh organic pecans are so buttery and delicious on their own, the butter won't be missed! Organic ingredients are important on this recipe though, for best flavor: you're worth it. If made with the cashew-based Money Crust, the Pecan Power Pie has no grains or gluten, no refined sugar, is high in protein and fiber, and unlike traditional syrup-based pecan pies, this one doesn't need to set for several hours: it can be made fresh and kept warm or served as soon as it is cool enough to eat! Dates contain plenty of sugar, so none extra is needed. With a little creativity, yes! And it turns out it's very simple! I give you, PECAN POWER PIE!!!

Is it possible, though, to make a healthy dessert that is still undeniably. Once known, one cannot un-know a thing like dessert.
