candy squash pie with vanilla coconut chai crust + coconut yogurt

i haven’t made a pie in forever & this seasonal treat was such a delight. new favorite to replace a traditional pumpkin pie! make it for your next holiday party.

crust—in a food processor:

1 c raw sprouted pecans or walnuts

1 c raw macadamia nuts

1 c raw unsweetened coconut flakes

1/4 c vanilla bean ghee (AMAZING)

1/4 c raw sprouted almond butter

4 T vanilla collagen peptides

1 t cordyceps mushroom (optional)

1 t cinnamon

pinch of cardamom + nutmeg + cloves + sea salt + vanilla bean powder

few drops of stevia to taste (optional)

-blend until buttery smooth and press into the bottom of a springform pan. set in freezer while making the filling:

1 c melted coconut butter

6 T melted coconut oil or vanilla bean ghee

2/3 c squash purée (delicata, kobatcha, pumpkin, butternut, acorn...pretty much anything!)

1 t cinnamon

1/4 t each: ginger, allspice, vanilla bean powder, sea salt

few drops of stevia to taste (may not need any depending on how sweet your squash is)

-blend all ingredients together in a blender until very smooth. pour over chilled crust and set in fridge or freezer until firm. served up with fluffy coconut yogurt and ate for lunch!