This simple chocolate pie crust is a nut-free, grain-free, gluten-free, low-carb, sugar-free, allergy-friendly pie crust that is perfect for your favorite keto recipes.
Low carb pie crust recipe
You may not win a beauty award, but the taste makes up for it in every respect. Think of it as the easiest press-in chocolate crust.
The best part? There’s no need to unfold anything. Blend simple ingredients into a food processor, press into bread and bake.
Made from sunflower seed flour instead of regular almond and coconut flour, this crust is a game changer for those living a low-nut allergy carbohydrate life. It is also versatile. Swap it with melted coconut oil or vegan butter and flax eggs for a completely dairy-free option.
Coconut flour chocolate pie crust
For years I have been trying to perfect a sugar-free chocolate crust, both low-carb and nutty. My youngest has severe tree nuts and peanut allergies, while my oldest has peanuts and soybean allergies.
Combining that with my low carb diet lifestyle, it was a challenge. Most keto pie recipes rely on almond flour, or sometimes coconut flour chocolate pie crust, but they weren’t an option for us.
Yes, I’ve made lots of coconut flour desserts, from my cream-filled vanilla coconut cupcakes to chocolate coconut mounds pie, but my youngest one doesn’t like the coconut flavour. So for years, this crust has given me anxiety!
Finally, I can confidently say this is the winner. It works with any keto pie recipe, whether it’s pudding pie, peanut butter pie, cheesecake mousse filling, or any kind of chocolate filling. You give it a name – this crust holds up beautifully (but it’s not suitable for tasty pie as it’s chocolate!).
Why do you like this chocolate pie crust?
If you’ve struggled with sweet teeth, but need to get back on track with your low carb diet, this crust will become your new best friend.
It’s not overly sweet, but it’s enough to keep your cravings down without spikes on your blood sugar levels. From sunflower seed flour to touches of sweeteners and raw cocoa powder, the simple combination of ingredients gives the rich chocolate flavor you’d expect from a traditional dessert.
What makes this the best part is that it doesn’t require any flashy techniques to make it. There is no need to roll out or chill before baking.
Mix the dry ingredients together, add the wet ingredients, press into the pan to bake the perfection of the pie crust. It is the easiest press-in chocolate crust you’ve ever tried, and has an ideal balance of bite and flakeness every time.
Nutritional information
Although the macros vary depending on the keto flour used, this low-carb chocolate crust is designed for low-carb feeding plans, stabilizing blood sugar and supporting balanced blood sugar levels.
Each slice is only a few grams of net carbohydrate. Perfect for a low-carb diet lifestyle. Printable recipe cards can be found at the bottom of this page.
Try this crust, whether you stuff chocolate from my chocolate pecan pie or as a base for a creamy peanut butter pie. Once you taste it, you’ll see why we call it the best texture you can get from nut-free, low-carb crusts!
Another thing I love is how versatile it is. This is not just a skin that you make once for a holiday. Works all year round with all kinds of keto pies recipes.
Think of a creamy keto chocolate pie made from chocolate pudding pie, peanut butter mousse pies, or heavy whipped cream, folded into a luscious mousse filling. The chocolate base complements them all beautifully.
Additionally, the recipe itself is nut-free and gluten-free, but can be adapted to suit the needs of your family.
Do you need to be free of dairy products? Change the butter to melted coconut oil.
Do you need a vegan? Use flax eggs.
No matter what, the end result looks simple, but it’s a sugar-free chocolate crust that tastes luxurious.
If you’re having a low carb lifespan and are craving a reliable dessert crust, this is the true keeper. It not only satisfy that chocolate craving, but you can enjoy the pie again without guilt.
A low-carb diet lifestyle doesn’t have to feel restricted. These recipes prove that with a little creativity, you can enjoy your favorites while balancing your health and blood sugar.
Chocolate Keto Pie Crust Recipe
Low Carb Nut Free Grain Free Chocolate Pie Crust
Serving: 12
calorie: 147kcal
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Add all the dry and wet ingredients to the food processor and blend until smooth. (The electric mixer also works.)
Grease a 9-inch pie plate and push the mixture evenly into the pan, smooth it behind the spoon and cover it with plastic wrap and push it evenly.
Use a fork to pierce the bottom of the earth’s crust.
Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes.
Completely cool before filling with chocolate pudding, cream pie or your favorite keto chocolate pie recipe
If you are trying to make your own sunflower seed flour, know that it doesn’t work as well as the earthly varieties you can find online. Using homemade flour gives you a chewy skin.
Always start with unsalted raw sunflower seeds.
If you are not allergic, you can easily replace almond flour with sunflower flour.
This 1/12 3g net carb from this pie crust This recipe was first published in November 2014
Serving: 1slice | calorie: 147kcal | carbohydrates: 6g | protein: 7g | fat: 11g | Saturated fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated fat: 1g | January Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | cholesterol: 5mg | sodium: 41mg | potassium: 1mg | fiber: 3g | sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 58iu | calcium: 1mg | iron: 1mg
