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Whole-Grain Pie Crust
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8
Made with whole-wheat graham cracker crumbs and whole-wheat flour, this is a delicious and nutritious alternative to your regular piecrust. It was featured in Superfoods Rx by Dr. Steven Pratt and Kathy Matthews.
Ingredients:
1 cup whole-wheat graham cracker crumbs (from 8 graham cracker squares)
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons flax seeds (ground)
2 tablespoons wheat germ (ground) or 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (ground)
2 teaspoons orange zest (finely grated)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large egg, lightly beaten (with high omega-3 content, as noted on label)
Directions:
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F Lightly grease 9-inch pie plate.
2. COMBINE graham cracker crumbs, flour, oil, brown sugar, flaxseed, wheat germ, zest and ginger in medium bowl. Add egg; stir until moistened. Gently press mixture onto bottom of plate and up the sides.
3. BAKE for 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack.
By RecipeOfHealth.com