Name: Apple Pie
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Ingredients: 5 medium apples (skinned and diced); 1/2 lemon (squeezed); 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1 cup walnuts; 1 cup oats; 1 cup ground flaxseed; 10-12 juicy dates (if dry, soak 10-20 min & pat dry); 1 tbsp raw unpasteurized honey (or coconut nectar); 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon; 1/2 vanilla bean (or 1/4 tsp vanilla extract); 5 medium apples (chopped); 1/2 cup chia seeds; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 vanilla bean (or 1/4 tsp vanilla extract); 1/4 cup coconut nectar (or sweetener of choice)

Apple Pie

No-Bake

This raw vegan apple pie is a wholesome take on a classic favorite, made with simple, nutrient-dense ingredients. Instead of processed sugars and refined flours, this version relies on omega-3-packed flax seeds, and naturally sweet dates to create a dessert that nourishes while satisfying your cravings.

Chia seeds enhance the filling’s texture, absorbing the fresh apple juices and amplifying their natural sweetness. Lightly dehydrated to bring out the flavors, this pie is a perfect blend of comforting, rich, and refreshingly light—an indulgence you can feel good about.

There’s something special about welcoming the season with a ritual—one that engages all the senses. As I prepared this apple pie, I simmered fresh apple peels and crushed Ceylon cinnamon on the stove, letting their aroma fill the space with warmth. A downtempo playlist played in the background, and a cup of apple cider sat beside me—reminding me that the process of making food can be just as nourishing as the meal itself.

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Apple Pie

This raw vegan apple pie is naturally sweet, packed with fiber, and bursting with warm cinnamon and fresh apple flavors.

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Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

Diced Apples

5 medium apples skinned and diced
1/2 lemon squeezed
1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt

Crust

1 cup walnuts
1 cup oats
1 cup ground flaxseed
10-12 juicy dates if dry, soak 10-20 min & pat dry
1 tbsp raw unpasteurized honey or coconut nectar
1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
1/2 vanilla bean or 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Puréed Filling

5 medium apples chopped
1/2 cup chia seeds
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 vanilla bean or 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup coconut nectar or sweetener of choice

Instructions

Prepare the Diced Apples

Mix diced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated.
Spread on a dehydrator sheet and dehydrate at 145°F for 1 hour while preparing the crust and filling.

Make the Crust

In a food processor, blend walnuts, oats, and ground flaxseed until fine.
Add dates (starting with 10), honey, cinnamon, and vanilla. Process until sticky enough to hold its shape.
Reserve 2 cups of the crust mixture for the top layer.
Press the remaining crust into a 9-inch pie dish using a spoon. If sticking, dampen the spoon with water.

Make the Filling

Blend apples, chia seeds, lemon juice, vanilla, and coconut nectar until smooth.

Assemble the Pie

Mix the dehydrated apple chunks into the filling.
Pour into the prepared crust.
Sprinkle the remaining crust mixture over the top or shape into a lattice crust (if too sticky, add a bit of almond flour).