Low Carb Almond Pie Crust
(also from the 500 Low Carb Recipes book)
1 1/2 cups raw almonds. 1/3 cup vanilla whey powder 4 tablespoons butter, melted
1. Preheat oven to 350 deg F.
2. Put the nuts in a food processor with the S blade in place. Pulse the processor until the nuts are ground to a medium find texture. Add the protein powder and butter, and pulse to combine
3. Spray the pie plate with nonstick cooking spray, and press this mixture firmly and evenly into the pan. Don’t try to build your crust too high up the sides,
4. Place your crust in a preheated oven on the bottom rack and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden browned and slightly pulling away from the sides of the pan. Remove the crust from the oven, and let it cool while you make the filling.
 
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