Coconut Flour Low Carb Pie Crust is just another way to make a flour-free crust.
I like that the coconut adds a nice kind of flavor to the crust that you do not get with other flour alternatives.
Coconut Flour Low Carb Pie Crust
This is the perfect crust to use with my Low Carb Peanut Butter Pie or my Sugar Free French Pie Recipes .
You could easily use this pie crust recipe with other great low carb or sugar free recipes such as one of these as well.
I must also mention that as far as pie crust recipes go, this one is an easy one.
When it comes to an easy recipe, I am always a happy baker. Especially when it is a recipe for something that tastes as good as a pie tastes.
People always ask me if your can substitute coconut flour for all purpose flour.
When it comes to replacing all purpose flour with coconut flour in baked recipes, you will need less of the coconut flour than your would need of the regular all purpose kind. This is because of the coconut flour will absorb liquids more efficiently than all purpose flour would. So, as a result, to balance out the ingredients in your recipe, less of the coconut flour is needed.
There are several methods that you can use to know how much coconut flour to use in a recipe when you are replacing all purpose flour.
The first method is to simply use trial and error when it comes to using the coconut flour and balancing it out with the liquid ingredients. Another way to is to use about 1/4th of what the flour amount would be, then increasingly add more to the mixing bowl if the liquids seem to be not getting absorbed. However, my personal favorite way to judge the amount of coconut flour that I will need is to look at the packaging for the suggested amount from the manufacturer of that specific coconut flour.
Here is what you need to know about coconut flour.
Coconut flour is made from a process of baking coconut meat, that has been separated from the milk, and then grounding it into ‘flour’. Because of its consistency, coconut flour can be used in recipes that may call for all purpose flour.
The good news about coconut flour is that it is plant based and friendly to Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo, Keto and Organic recipes.
Coconut flour is also high in fiber and healthy fats as well as having protein in it. Unlike some other flour alternatives, coconut flour can be used to thicken gravy and soups.
Here are some tips for using coconut flour.
- I already mentioned that coconut flour is not a 1:1 substitute for all purpose flour. It is best to use 1/4 th of the needed amount of flour ( ie 1/4th of a cup to every cup) in a recipe and then increase it as needed.
- It is the fiber that is in coconut flour that causes it to absorb the liquids unlike any other kinds of flour can. As a result, the batter may be a bit harder to mix than with other kinds of flour.
- Adding eggs (additional to a normal recipe) is the perfect way to both add liquid and binding to a recipe
- Coconut flour can be refrigerated or frozen to make it last longer.
The absorption of liquid that comes coconut flour comes with a few other considerations.
Sifting coconut flour allows it to breath better when it is combined with other ingredients. Also, baked goods should not be stored in too tight of a container.
This recipe for a coconut flour pie crust will make a 9″ crust.
You can use a 9″ pie plate or pan (such as one of these) . I lightly spray mine for nonstick.
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Coconut Flour Low Carb Pie Crust
The recipe for Coconut Flour Low Carb Pie Crust
As mentioned, we are using coconut flour as a substitute for all purpose flour.
When it comes to replacing all purpose flour with coconut flour in baked recipes, you will need less of the coconut flour than your would need of the regular all purpose kind. This is because of the coconut flour will absorb liquids more efficiently than all purpose flour would. So, as a result, to balance out the ingredients in your recipe, less of the coconut flour is needed.
The good news about coconut flour is that it is plant based and friendly to Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo, Keto and Organic recipes.
Coconut flour is also high in fiber and healthy fats as well as having protein in it. Unlike some other flour alternatives, coconut flour can be used to thicken gravy and soups.
What you will need to make this Coconut Flour Low Carb Pie Crust
- Coconut Flour– 3/4 cup.
- Salt- pinch.
- Butter- 1/2 cup melted. Alternatively, . Coconut oil, Olive Oil, Ghee, or Peanut Butter can be used in
- Eggs-2
- Sugar Alternative– 1 tablespoon (equivalent to sugar). Can sub in* maple syrup or honey to sweeten your pie crust. Also, you can additional sweetener as desired.
How to make Coconut Flour Low Carb Pie Crust
- Preheat your oven to 400 and place the rack in the center of the oven. This recipe is for a 9″ pie crust. You can use a 9″ pie plate or pan (such as one of these) . I lightly spray mine for nonstick.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the coconut flour and the salt.
- Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, eggs, and the sugar alternative.
- For the next step, we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the wet ingredients in the second bowl. Because we are working with coconut flour, we will gently stir it into the wet ingredients and allow it to set for a few minutes. This will allow the flour to absorb the liquid. The work the dough into a ball.
- Work the ball into the prepared pie dish and then poke a few breathing holes into the crust using a fork.
- Bake this crust for 8-10 minuter or until it begins to brown. Then allow it to cool.
The Recipe Card for Coconut Flour Low Carb Pie Crust
This delicious tasting Coconut Flour Low Carb Pie Crust is easy to make and is friendly to Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo, Keto and Organic recipes.
- 3/4 cup Coconut Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Butter -Melted, see post for alternatives
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tbsp Splenda -see post for alternatives
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Preheat your oven to 400 and place the rack in the center of the oven. This recipe is for a 9" pie crust. I lightly spray my pie pan for nonstick.
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In a medium bowl, sift together the coconut flour and the salt.
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Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, eggs, and the sugar alternative
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For the next step, we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the wet ingredients in the second bowl. Because we are working with coconut flour, we will gently stir it into the wet ingredients and allow it to set for a few minutes. This will allow the flour to absorb the liquid. The work the dough into a ball.
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Work the ball into the prepared pie dish and then poke a few breathing holes into the crust using a fork. Bake this crust for 8-10 minuter or until it begins to brown. Then allow it to cool.
As mentioned, we are using coconut flour as a substitute for all purpose flour.
When it comes to replacing all purpose flour with coconut flour in baked recipes, you will need less of the coconut flour than your would need of the regular all purpose kind. This is because of the coconut flour will absorb liquids more efficiently than all purpose flour would. So, as a result, to balance out the ingredients in your recipe, less of the coconut flour is needed.
The good news about coconut flour is that it is plant based and friendly to Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo, Keto and Organic recipes.
Coconut flour is also high in fiber and healthy fats as well as having protein in it. Unlike some other flour alternatives, coconut flour can be used to thicken gravy and soups.
*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.
- see post for alternatives
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
This delicious tasting Coconut Flour Low Carb Pie Crust is easy to make and is friendly to Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo, Keto and Organic recipes.
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
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