Raw Chocolate Pie

Ali Segersten

Love is in the air now, can you feel it? The girls and I have been making Valentine's for over a week now. There is glitter all over the house!

What do you do to celebrate Valentine's Day?

I know for most of us chocolate is involved. Maybe roses, a massage, a nice dinner. These are all wonderful things, but what about love?

I have a little book that I bought when I was 19 called Teachings on Love by Thich Nhat Hanh. I have carried it with me during these last 12 years, through all of the moves, packing and unpacking, changing schools, relationships, having babies. You all know him, right? He is the poet and Zen Master, peacemaker and author who travels the globe leading retreats on mindful living. I have always wanted to visit Plum Village in the South of France where he resides...someday I will, maybe when the kids are older.

In the beginning of the book, Thich Nhat Hanh offers us this quote from the Buddha:

"With his mind filled with love, the monk permeates one direction, and then a second, a third, a fourth, above, below, and all around, everywhere identifying himself with all. He permeates the whole world with his mind filled with love, wide, far, developed, unbound, free from hatred and ill-will. He does the same with his mind filled with compassion, joy, and equanimity." (Subha Sutta, Majjhima Nikaya, Sutra 99)

I thought this quote was very moving and indeed what we need today. By filling ourselves with beautiful thoughts, surroundings, flavors, people, colors, you name it, can we fill up our "love cup." Then and only can we spread love to the world. And we all know that the world could use a little extra love right now. This is just food for thought for you on this upcoming lovely day, Valentine's Day. I am not trying to espouse Buddhism here, nor am I Buddhist; I just take a little of everything and see what works for me. Hope it inspires you too.

So this Valentine's Day, do a little something first for yourself, and then once you are feeling good, spread the love.

Now, if your indulgence involves chocolate, I can help.

raw chocolate pie

I have been experimenting with a raw chocolate pie recipe for sometime now and I think I have it down.

It is chocolate indulgence to the highest degree. Thick and rich. A twinge of cinnamon. A burst of sweet and tangy raspberry. The sublime richness of deep, dark chocolate. Vegan, raw, and gluten-free.

Your mouth watering yet?

Well, this pie is very simple to make. Yes, some of the ingredients may be hard to come by if you live in a small town. However, everything can be ordered online if you can't find these ingredients locally. 

This pie requires a food processor; a blender will not work. First the crust is made, and then you rinse out the food processor and make the filling. It just needs to be chilled for a few hours before serving. Then top each slice with a simple raspberry sauce. Today I used the raspberries that we had frozen from our berry-picking adventures this past summer.

raw chocolate pie - crust
Recipe from our Meal Planner

Raw Chocolate Pie

Vegan Raw Chocolate pie Recipe
Servings
12 slices
Prep Time
30 minutes

This pie requires a food processor, a blender or Vitamix will not work. First the crust is made, then you rinse out the food processor and make the filling. It just needs to be chilled for a few hours before serving. Then top each slice with a simple fresh raspberry sauce or fresh, organic berries!

Tip

Be sure to just barely warm the coconut butter on very low heat, it will quickly burn otherwise. Coconut butter is made from the whole coconut (flesh and oil).

Ingredients

Crust

2 cups raw pecans
10 medjool dates pitted
1 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoons cinnamon
2 pinches ground cardamom

Filling

1 cups raw cashew butter
1 small avocados
10 tablespoons cacao powder
½ cups maple syrup
½ cups melted coconut butter
¼ cups water
1 tablespoons non-alcoholic vanilla (or 2 teaspoons raw vanilla powder)
Directions
  1. Place nuts into food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add remaining ingredients for crust and pulse until thoroughly ground and mixed. Press crust into the bottom and sides of a 9.5-inch deep dish pie plate. Place into the refrigerator to chill.
  2. Place all ingredients for filling into food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Add a little more water for a thinner filling, one tablespoon at a time. (It will take longer to set if you do this). If you do not like a strong chocolate flavor then start with less raw cacao powder and gradually add more as desired.
  3. Pour chocolate filling into pie plate. Spread out evenly with a rubber spatula and place back into the refrigerator to chill. Chill for 3 to 4 hours. Slice and serve with fresh berries or freshly made Raspberry Sauce, if desired.

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About the Author

Alissa Segersten, MS, CN

Alissa Segersten, MS, CN, is the founder of Nourishing Meals®, an online meal-planning membership with over 2000 nourishing recipes and tools to support dietary change and better health. As a functional nutritionist, professional recipe developer, and author of The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, Nourishing Meals, and co-author of The Elimination Diet, she helps people overcome health challenges through food. A mother of five, Alissa understands the importance of creating nutrient-dense meals for the whole family. Rooted in science and deep nourishment, her work makes healthy eating accessible, empowering thousands to transform their well-being through food.

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