The best healthy Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe! You only need six ingredients to make this easy keto pie crust: almond flour, your favorite sugar free sweetener, butter or dairy free avocado oil, an egg, vanilla and a pinch of salt. With only 2g net carbs and 1.5g saturated fat when made with avocado oil, this gluten-free, diabetic-friendly pie crust is a low-carb treat. Plus, get tips for adding fun colors to your crust!
Want to make the vegan version of this recipe? Try Vegan Almond Flour Pie Crust.
Maybe you have been on a low carb diet for some time. Or maybe you are just venturing into the world of keto baking for the first time.
Either way, this is a quick and easy, fail-proof recipe that’s made by hand, so you don’t even need a rolling pin.
Keto Almond Flour Pie Crust: A Delicious, Healthy, Low-Carb Choice
Firstly, almond flour is naturally low in carbs. In fact, it has a glycemic index of less than one which means that it doesn’t spike blood sugar levels the way that high-carb, all-purpose flour does.
So, this healthy pie crust, which fills the kitchen with the gorgeous aroma of almonds, is suitable for diabetics and health-conscious folks in general.
Almond flour is also rich in nutrients, high in protein and low in starch, making sugar free almond flour pie crust an excellent healthy choice for folks on a low carb diet.
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Almond Flour Pie Crust with Butter or Plant-Based Avocado Oil?
You can make this simple keto pie crust recipe with butter or dairy free avocado oil.
While many keto almond flour pie crusts typically use butter, it’s worth noting that although butter may be carb-free, it’s also rich in saturated fats which can raise your LDL cholesterol levels.
So, I prefer to make keto pie crusts with HEART-HEALTHY avocado oil, which significantly reduces the recipe’s saturated fat.
In fact, if you make this almond flour tart crust with butter there will be more than twice as much saturated fat in the recipe. In other words, 3.4 grams of saturated fat per serving as opposed to 1.5 grams with avocado oil.
Apart from the NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS, avocado oil is neutral in flavor. It also complements the mildly sweet and nutty almond flour tart crust.
Why Avoid Coconut Oil in Healthy Keto Almond Flour Pie Crust?
Coconut oil is very high in saturated fat. So, I rarely, if at all, use it in my cooking.
Just so you know: 1 tablespoon of avocado oil has 2 grams of saturated fat, 1 tablespoon of butter has 7 grams of saturated fat, and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil has a whopping 13 grams of saturated fat (65% of your recommended daily allowance).
You might also love Cherry Meringue Pie in a diabetic-friendly almond flour crust.
Ingredients in This Keto Sugar Free Pie Crust Recipe
For the full almond flour tart recipe with measurements, please see the Recipe Card below.
- Almond Flour: Use fine, blanched almond flour which is made from peeled almonds. I don’t recommend using almond meal which is a little too coarse and dark for this crust since the entire raw almond is used.
- Granulated Sweetener of Choice: For zero calories, use a keto-friendly sweetener such as monk fruit allulose blend.
- Salt: Just a dash.
- Avocado Oil (or Butter): Neutral-tasting avocado oil has a lot less saturated fat than butter or coconut oil and melds beautifully with the nutty aromas of almond flour.
- Egg: The egg in the crust doesn’t add flavor; it works as a binder because almond flour lacks gluten.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
How to Make This Recipe
No electric mixer needed to make this easy almond flour tart crust recipe. A bowl and spoon suffices. And, of course, you need a pie or tart pan.
You’ll also find a video from my YouTube Channel in the Recipe Card below that demonstrates how to make and flute an almond flour pie crust.
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Put the ingredients in a bowl and mix by hand or with a stand mixer, electric mixer or food processor.
- Roll the keto pie dough into a ball.
- Shape the dough into a disk and place in pan.
- Divide the dough disk in half and place one half on a plate.
- Use the first half to form the walls, ensuring an even thickness. A flexible spatula can help you build up the sides.
TIP: If the dough sticks to your hands, lightly wet them. - Next, shape the bottom. A glass or small saucepan works well to flatten the bottom.
How to Flute Almond Flour Pie Crust
- Pinch and Shape:
– Use your dominant hand’s thumb and index finger to pinch the edge of the dough, while using the index finger of your opposite hand to press the dough from the inside, creating a “V” shape. Move along the entire edge, pinching and pressing to create an even, decorative pattern.
– Then, prick the bottom of the pie crust with a fork before baking to prevent air bubbles from forming.
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- Bake about 15 minutes at 350 F (180 C) until golden brown. However, if you plan to add filling and bake the pie some more, then pre-bake it for about 9 minutes until the bottom sets and it is lightly browned.
How to Make Savory Almond Flour Pie Crust
To make a keto savory pie crust, simply reduce or omit the sugar and omit the vanilla.
Creative Color Variations to Make Your Keto Pie Crust Pop
Here are a few colors to dye your almond flour crust. Have fun with creative pie design!
Magenta Keto Pie Crust
To transform this almond flour pie crust into a stunning magenta creation, see my dragon fruit pie crust recipe.
Green Keto Pie Crust
Over the holidays, I made a green-and-red themed zero sugar pecan pie, dyeing the crust green.
I was pleasantly surprised that just a few drops of natural, store-bought green food coloring did the trick, as gel dyes are usually more resilient during baking.
PRO TIP: Use a pie shield to keep the edges from over-browning, so the beautiful green color stays vibrant.
FAQs
Yes, simply omit or reduce the sweetener and omit the vanilla.
Yes, almond flour is a low glycemic index food and can help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.
Yes, you need to prebake an almond flour crust. If you plan to add a filling and bake it further, bake the crust for 10 minutes or long enough to set the bottom. For a no-bake filling, bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Yes, it’s an excellent choice, since avocado oil has a neutral flavor and is significantly lower in saturated fat. It’s also plant-based.
Yes, it is. In fact, the recipe contains 5.5 grams protein per serving.
I never do. I use a 9.5-inch Pyrex pie dish and a 9-inch, nonstick, USA Aluminized Steel Pie Pan. For tarts, I also use the 9-inch Wilton Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Tart and Quiche Pan.
Yes, you can bake the almond flour pie crust the night before. Just cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator.
This Is Also a Sugar-Free Pie Crust for Diabetics
Yes, you can sweeten almond flour pie crust with zero-calorie MONK FRUIT.
It’s also important to note that almond flour is a low-glycemic food. Unlike refined flour, which quickly converts to sugar in the body, almond flour is a LOW-CARB, healthy option that doesn’t disrupt blood sugar levels.
So keto almond flour pie crust is DOUBLY SUGAR-FREE – and by all means a diabetic pie crust!
Tasty Sugar-Free Pie Fillings for This Diabetic Friendly Pie Crust
Discover a variety of delicious sugar-free pie fillings in my tart and pie recipes. From sugar free pecan pie and healthy chocolate pecan pie to persimmon tart, cranberry curd tart with almond crust, and my special sugar free cherry pie filling recipe for diabetics.
Equipment You’ll Need to Make Sugar-Free Pie Crust for Diabetics
This is all you need to make this low-carb recipe which is also a sugar-free pie crust for diabetics.
- 1 Pie or Tart Pan: A 9.5 Pyrex Glass Pie Dish or a 9-inch, nonstick, aluminum pie pan or a tart pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Spoon or Electric Mixer or Food Processor or Stand Mixer
How to Store This Recipe
This almond flour pie crust recipe is easy to store.
Refrigerate This Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe
You can refrigerate an almond flour pie crust for 1-2 days. Just be sure to wrap it in plastic or put it in an airtight container.
Freeze This Sugar Free Pie Crust Recipe
To store a baked almond flour tart crust for more than two days, wrap it in plastic and freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Looking for More Low Carb Recipes?
Here are some almond flour dessert recipes to enjoy:
- Almond Flour Pizza Crust
- Almond Flour Angel Food Cake
- Almond Flour Chocolate Bundt Cake
- Deep-Dish Pecan Walnut Pie
- Keto Black Sesame Pie Crust
- Keto Cheddar Pie Crust
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Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe – Easy Sugar Free Pie Crust (Keto)
Equipment
- 1 Pie or Tart Pan – A 9.5-inch Pyrex pie dish or a 9-inch, nonstick, aluminum pie pan or a tart pan.
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Spoon, Food Processor or Stand Mixer – The dough comes together in a minute in a food processor or stand mixer.
- 1 Flexible Spatula (Optional) – To help you build the walls of the pie crust. See the video below.
Ingredients
- 2½ Cups Almond Flour (240 Grams)
- 3 Tablespoons Granulated Sweetener of Choice (36 Grams) – Monk fruit or sugar.
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Cup Avocado Oil or Butter (4 Tablespoons) – If using butter, soften it in the microwave until it's soft and slightly mushy.
- 1 Egg
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
See the Video Below or the Post for Step-by-Step Photos.
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
- Mix ingredients in a bowl with a spoon or stand mixer or food processor until they come together.
- Roll the dough into a ball.
- Shape the dough into a disk and place in pan.
- Divide the dough disk in half, placing one half on a plate. For accuracy, use a kitchen scale to divide the dough.
- Use the first half to form the walls, ensuring an even thickness. A flexible spatula can help you build up the sides.TIP: If the dough sticks to your hands, lightly wet them.
- Next, shape the bottom. A glass or small saucepan works well to flatten the bottom.
- Flute the crust, if desired. TIP: If your filling requires baking for more than 30 minutes, I recommend using a pie shield. See the video below or go to How to Flute an Almond Flour Pie Crust for photos. Use your dominant hand’s thumb and index finger to pinch the edge of the dough, while using the index finger of your opposite hand to press the dough from the inside, creating a "V" shape. Move along the entire edge, pinching and pressing to create an even, decorative pattern.
- Poke the bottom of the pie crust with a fork before baking to prevent air bubbles from forming.
- TO PRE-BAKE THE CRUST: Pre-bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes, until the bottom is set. When adding the filling, take care with the edges and consider using a pie shield during baking to protect them; they may still brown slightly even with the cover.TO FULLY BAKE THE CRUST: Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Video
Notes
This crust is great, was easy to make. I love that it’s not overly sweet.