Apple Pie with Millet Crust

Nov 25, 20192 min read

Updated: May 12, 2020

For whatever reason, just about any family tradition include a good apple pie. Well guess what, not all apple pies have to be considered junk food. A traditional apple pie will bring with it 237 calories per slice and 34 grams of carbohydrates. Here's my gluten free version to enjoy with no guilt at all. Mine will provide a simple 67 calories per slice and 10 carbohydrates, not to mention the array of vitamins and minerals that still remain.

Here's what you'll need

1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds (sprouted seeds will provide more nutrition, just FYI)
2/3 cup rinsed Millet
1/2 cup Apple Juice (if you have a juicer, put it to work. If not choose a juice with no added sugar)
1 teaspoon Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil
7 medium Apples, grated with a grater or a food processor (any kind that you like, Fiji and honey crisp and my favorites)
1/8 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 tablespoon Arrowroot (this is natural thickener)
1/4 cup halved Cranberries
Fresh Mint Leaves for garnish

*Choosing Organic for ALL the ingredients is best.

Make it

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees

2. In a food processor or coffee grinder, coarsely grind the pumpkin seeds.

3. Combine the pumpkin seeds with the millet in a bowl. Place apple juice in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Pour over the pumpkin seed/millet mixture and stir well.

4. Grease the pie dish with coconut oil and pour mixture in, using a wooden spoon to push mixture along the sides of your dish. This is your crust, so be sure to evenly spread the mixture.

5. In a separate bowl, combine the grated apples, salt, cinnamon, and arrowroot. Mix these well and spoon the mixture into your pie crust, being sure to smooth the top.