Oatmeal Cookie Crust

Submitted by Katzen

"Here's another one from The Planet Organic Market Cookbook, this is a change of pace from a standard pie crust."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 9
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups rolled oats
• 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1⁄4 cup almonds or 1/4 cup pecans
• 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons honey

directions

1. Toast the nuts and seeds in a 350°F oven. The sunflower seeds will toast in about 3 -5 minutes and the almonds in about 8 to 10 minutes.
2. In a food processor or blender, grind the almonds or pecans until finely minced.
3. Melt butter and honey together; add vanilla extract.
4. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
5. Press firmly and evenly into bottom and sides of a 9 or 10 inch pie pan.
6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until barely golden brown.