Paleo Chocolate Hazelnut Pie

Paleo Chocolate Hazelnut Pie



Ingredients

Crust:
¾ cup pecans
6 large Medjool dates
¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tbs butter
1 tsp vanilla

Hazelnut filling:
1 cup hazelnut butter (recipe here)
6 large Medjool dates
4 tbs coconut oil (melted)
1 cup plain yoghurt (I used Greek yogurt)
4 tbs raw cacao powder
1 tbs vanilla
pinch salt


Instructions

Crust:
1. remove the pits from the dates
2. in a blender or food processor process the dates until smooth
3. add the pecans, shredded coconut, butter and vanilla
4. mix until combined
5. spread the mixture evenly onto an 8 inch pie dish

Hazelnut filling:
1. remove the pits from the dates
2. in a blender or food processor process the dates until smooth
3. add hazelnut butter, coconut oil, plain yogurt, cacao powder, vanilla and salt
4. process until you achieve a smooth consistency
5. pour the mixture on top of the crust and freeze

Pie has a very smooth consistency, similar to a cheesecake. Best to keep it frozen or it will be softer if kept in the fridge.

source: livinghealthywithchocolate