Celebrating Pi(e) Day!
As Pi Day (3.14) approaches, it’s the perfect excuse to indulge in some delicious pie as a sweet treat! Michelle Pasia, MPH, RDN, a dietitian and coordinator of the Kogan Celiac Center, shares how to lighten up your pie!
Start with the crust!
Options
- You can have a crustless pie, skip the top crust, or use a crumble.
- Give oat crust a try. This is a great way to boost the fiber and decrease the saturated fat. See recipe below!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups oat flour (You can purchase oats and put them in a food processor to make an oat flour or purchase oat flour.)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, salt in a large bowl. In another bowl whisk together remaining ingredients.
- Pour the wet into the dry and mix together until it comes together, and you can form a ball. Press the dough into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate and press evenly on the bottom and sides.
- Set aside and fill with your favorite pie filling.
Next up, the filling.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain, nonfat greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1-2 tbsp honey (depending on sweetness desired)
- 1 tbsp lime zest (about 2 limes)
- ¾ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey and eggs. Then whisk in the lime zest.
- Next, whisk in the lime juice. It will look curdled at first but just whisk it vigorously and it will become smooth. Mixture should be very thick, like pudding.
- Scoop the mixture into the crust and bake for 15 minutes, or until set (when you move the pan, the center should jiggle slightly but stay in place, like jello).
- Let cool for 2 hours, then cover and refrigerate overnight. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Lastly, if you have a favorite pie, we also recommend this is a great time, to take a small slice, be mindful about what you are eating, and enjoy the pie! Being mindful when eating helps be more present and enjoy your favorite treats even more.