The delicious aroma of freshly baked pies is a must for most families on Thanksgiving Day. If you are looking for a new idea to add to the usual collection of pumpkin, pecan, fruit, and cream pies, try this easy recipe with the texture and taste of a warm chocolate brownie.You can tweak a few ingredients to make this pie dairy free and gluten free to meet any special dietary needs of your friends and family. If you have nut allergies, just omit the nuts and the pie will still be delicious.
Chocolate Brownie Almond Pie
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Melt and stir in a pan over low heat:
1/4 c of coconut oil
1/4 c of butter, or butter substitute if you want a dairy free version
4 T of cocoa. Use a brand that contains 100 % cocoa and nothing else.
In a large mixing bowl beat:
The melted ingredients
2 eggs.Use organic free range eggs if possible.
4 T of unbleached flour. Use rice, coconut, or almond flour to make this pie gluten free.
3/4 c of raw organic sugar
1 tsp.of pure vanilla extract.Use vanilla extract, not vanilla flavoring.
1/8 tsp. of salt
Pour into a 9" greased pie plate.
Sprinkle 1/2 c of coarsely chopped almonds over the top of the pie and press gently into the chocolate layer.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Serve warm topped with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate Brownie Almond Pie
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Melt and stir in a pan over low heat:
1/4 c of coconut oil
1/4 c of butter, or butter substitute if you want a dairy free version
4 T of cocoa. Use a brand that contains 100 % cocoa and nothing else.
In a large mixing bowl beat:
The melted ingredients
2 eggs.Use organic free range eggs if possible.
4 T of unbleached flour. Use rice, coconut, or almond flour to make this pie gluten free.
3/4 c of raw organic sugar
1 tsp.of pure vanilla extract.Use vanilla extract, not vanilla flavoring.
1/8 tsp. of salt
Pour into a 9" greased pie plate.
Sprinkle 1/2 c of coarsely chopped almonds over the top of the pie and press gently into the chocolate layer.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Serve warm topped with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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