Healthy pie crust that's easy to make

wellness

Posted: October 6, 2015

Maybe it's the chill in the air. Maybe it's the bounty of fall fruits. Maybe it's the memory of fresh baked goods. Whatever the reason, fall seems a good time for pies. But, pie crust can be tricky to make, and it isn't the healthiest.

How to cut calories from your crust:

  • Use organic oil in place of butter.
  • Use whole-wheat flour instead of white.
  • Use only the bottom crust – no top.
  • Substitute oats for up to half the flour.
  • Add ground nuts for flavor and nutrients.
Chrisanne Urban, a registered dietitian with Marshfield Clinic nutrition services, suggests you try a recipe before you serve it to others. That's the best way to ensure a perfect dessert. [caption id="attachment_7173" align="alignright" width="477"]pies Take a few simple steps to cut calories from your pie crust, and try this foolproof recipe.[/caption] This recipe is foolproof, with only four ingredients. It rolls out perfectly because it's made with oil instead of butter.

Easy, Healthy Pie Crust

Servings: 1 crust, 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup plus 1-2 tablespoons organic corn or canola oil
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons ice water

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour and salt. In a glass measuring cup, combine oil and ice water. Whisk them together until creamy. Immediately pour all at once into flour and toss with a fork. Form into a ball. Dough will be moist. Swipe counter with a wet washcloth and place a 12-inch square of waxed paper on top. The wetness keeps the paper from sliding around. Place dough ball on top, and cover with a second 12-inch piece of waxed paper. Roll out the dough between the waxed papers into a circle slightly bigger than your pie plate. Remove top sheet of waxed paper and invert dough over pie pan; peel off bottom paper. If you're prebaking the crust, prick the entire surface with a fork.

Nutrition information

Each serving contains about 148 calories; 10.5 g total fat; 11.9 g carbohydrate; 1.6 g protein; 0 mg cholesterol; 74 mg sodium. Source: http://deliciousliving.com [button-orange url="/-/media/marshfieldclinic/images/shine365/2015/09/easy-pie-crust-recipe.pdf" target="_blank" position="center"]DOWNLOAD AND PRINT RECIPE[/button-orange]  

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