Sweet Potato Pie
OMG… this chia oat crust is the bomb! I’m very happy with this one. It’s easy, gluten-free and enriched with chia seeds! Yes.
Traditionally, sweet potato pie is NOT made with pumpkin pie spices, though I see so many recipes out there that do just that. Sweet potato pie should taste like, well, sweet potatoes. I used a little nutmeg which is a nice, subtle complimentary flavor, but the sweet potatoes really shine through in this recipe.
Ingredients
~ for the crust
2¼ cups thick rolled oats, divided (save ¼ cup aside)
½ cup raw cashews
2 TBS chia seeds
2 TBS minimally processed sugar (I used coconut sugar)
½ tsp cinnamon
pinch salt (optional)
½ cup water
~ for the filling
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, without the skin of course (I baked mine to bring out the sweetness, though you could also boil them or cook in the Instant Pot)
1 package soft or silken tofu
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 TBS tapioca starch
2 TBS potato starch
1 TBS ground chia + 3 TBS water
½ tsp ground nutmeg
Method
~ for the crust
Place all ingredients, EXCEPT the water and ¼ cup of the oats, into a food processor and process until you have a course flour.
Add the remaining oats and pulse just to combine.
With the food processor running, add the water a little at a time. The mixture should come together as a thick dough, but it will be crumbly. That's okay. It should stick together when you pinch it.
Line a pie plate with parchment paper
Dump the dough into the pie plate, squishing it down and up the sides with your hands. I used my handy-dandy pastry roller, which makes this process SO much easier. Either way, you will gain upper body strength making this crust! It's very thick. Just take your time and enjoy the process.
~ for the filling
Combine the ground chia with the water and set aside.
Place all remaining ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Add the chia mixture and process again until smooth.
Add love. 💗
Pour into the pie crust and smooth with a spatula.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is firm.
Makes one yummy pie. Top with some vegan whipped cream for a special treat. Enjoy!