Vegan Cherry Pie w/ Coconut Chocolate Crust

Healthy enough to eat for breakfast, and decadent enough to eat for dessert! Coconut Chocolate Cherry Macadamia Nut Mini Pies {raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo}

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Make this vegan cherry pie with a no-bake coconut chocolate crust when you're craving a nourishing summer treat. It's gluten free and paleo ~ healthy enough to eat for breakfast, delicious enough to eat for dessert!

Prep Time25

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan

Keyword: cherry pie, dessert for breakfast, gluten free cherry pie

Servings: servings

Calories: 397kcal

Author: EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Ingredients

Crust

Pie

4 cups raw sweet cherries de-stemmed & pitted
14 ounces coconut milk full-fat, well-chilled
1 tsp pure maple syrup
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
cacao nibs optional, for garnish

Instructions

Place macadamia nuts, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, hemp hearts, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and sea salt in a food processor bowl, and process until nuts are finely chopped and mixture is well combined. Divide mixture evenly, and press in to 4 individual mini pie/tart dishes. Chill in refrigerator until ready to be filled.
Wash cherries, discard stems, and removed pits with a cherry pitter. Set aside while you whip the coconut cream.
Separate coconut liquid from thick coconut cream, and place the thick cream in a chilled mixing bowl.* Using a hand mixer, whip coconut cream, ~5-8 minutes, until it is the consistency of whipped cream, then mix in vanilla extract and remaining 1 teaspoon of maple syrup.
Remove mini pies/tart crusts from the refrigerator, divide cherries in to 4 equal servings, and place on top of crusts. Top each tart with 1-2 tablespoons whipped coconut cream, and sprinkle optional cacao nibs on top. Serve immediately, or chill in refrigerator until ready to eat.

Notes

The amount of coconut whipped cream you end up with depends upon how much thick coconut cream is in your can. My can had very little, so I only ended up with ~ 6 tablespoons total. If you end up with more coconut whipped cream, save it in the fridge to enjoy on top of something else, or top your mini pies with a little bit more!
If you're on the elimination phase of a low FODMAP diet feel free to substitute the fresh cherries for blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or a combination of all 3, which would be equally delicious!

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