Simple Almond Crust Recipe - Low Carb & Healthy
Low carb recipe for Simple Almond Crust which belongs to the Sweets recipe category.
Ingredients Needed
- 1 cups (225 g) almonds
- cup (30 g) vanilla whey protein powder
- cup (56 g) butter, melted
Cooking Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F (180C, or gas mark 4).
Using a food processor with the S-blade in place, grind the almonds to a consistency similar to cornmeal.
Add the protein powder and butter; pulse to combine well.
Turn out into a pie plate you've sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and press firmly and evenly into place, building up around sides.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are starting to brown lightly.
Remove from oven and cool.
Serving Yield
8 servings
Nutrition Information
Each serving will have 6 grams of carbohydrate and 3 grams of fiber, for a usable carb count of 3 grams; 7 grams protein.
