Looking for a low calorie apple pie crust recipe that is guilt-free and packed with nutrients? Try this simple 4-ingredient gluten-free apple pie crust recipe. I started making this a while back and I love it!
Apple pie has always been one of my favorite desserts but since I started my weight loss journey, I removed it from my diet cause it has a ton of calories. Honestly, that hurt a lot cause I would smell cinnamon and caramel apples and have butterflies in my stomach.
I knew I had to do something about it so I found a healthy apple pie crust recipe and altered it into a low calorie version. I also did the same with the apple pie filling and now I can have apple pie that tastes just as good anytime I like. I hope you try my version of this crust and make sure to let me know what you think in the comments.
What Makes This Apple Pie Crust Healthy
Oat Flour – is a nutritious whole-grain flour that is rich in dietary fiber, protein, B vitamins, iron, manganese, magnesium, and antioxidants. It is also gluten-free, helps promote good bacteria in the gut, controls blood sugar and reduces bad cholesterol.
Olive Oil – especially extra virgin olive oil helps the body absorb nutrients and reduces inflammation in the body. This oil is known as a powerhouse of monosaturated fats and antioxidants.
Egg – is a great protein source but it also provides you with other essential vitamins like A, D, & B12.
Low Calorie Apple Pie Crust Recipe
Ingredients for 8 servings | Total time: 30 minutes
- 1 1/2 cup of oat flour (finely processed)
- 1/4 cup of organic virgin olive oil
- a pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
How To Make Apple Pie Crust
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and olive oil until well blended. Next, sieve in the flour and salt. Now it’s time to get your hands dirty mama’s!
Wear a plastic glove and start mixing together the flour and the egg mixture until it is well combined. Now form a ball with the dough and flatten it. If the dough is too dry, simply add a little bit more olive oil.
Now it’s time to roll the dough. Place a wax paper on your kitchen counter and place the dough on top of it. Add another large piece of wax paper on top of it and using a rolling pin, begin rolling the dough from the middle outwards.
You want to continue rolling until you are left with a 1 inch circle. Don’t worry if the edges aren’t perfect, just make sure the dough is large enough to cover your pie pan and there’s enough left for the edges.
Finally, remove the wax paper from on top of the dough and place your pie pan upside down over the dough and using both hands to keep the dough and pan in place, flip the dough over the pan.
Remove the second wax paper and begin to fit the dough into the pan. Make sure to perform this step gently because you don’t want to tear the dough. Design the edges using your fingertips of a fork. Make sure to save leftover dough pieces to top your apple pie.
Usage
This is an apple pie crust but it can be used for any type of pie! For no-bake pies, you will need to bake this crust at 400 F for 10 minutes before using it.
Storage
You can leave this pie crust in the fridge overnight or up to 5 days. You can also freeze the crust for up to 3 months in the freezer but make sure to wrap it up tightly in plastic cling film before placing it in a container with a lid. This will prevent the dough from drying out.
Apple Pie Crust Nutrition
Each serving of this low calorie apple pie crust has | 139 calories | 8.2g total fat | 1.4g saturated fat | 23mg cholesterol | 13.3g total carbs | 1.9g dietary fiber | 0.1g total sugars | 3.3g protein | 2mcg vitamin D | 16mg calcium | 1mg iron | 75mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Conclusion
Now you know how to make a simple but healthy apple pie crust at home using just 4 ingredients. If you liked this post, please share it or save it for later. You can also find me on Pinterest and Facebook for more healthy, low-calorie recipes.
