Sweet and Simple: No-Bake Strawberry Pie Delight

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 cup almonds, soaked for at least 4 hours
• 1 cup dates, pitted
• A pinch of salt

For the Filling:

• 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup dates, soaked for at least 4 hours
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for thickening)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Crust:

• Drain the soaked almonds and place them in a food processor with dates and a pinch of salt.
• Process until the mixture becomes a sticky, crumbly texture that holds together when pressed.
• Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish, creating an even crust. You can use the back of a spoon to help with this process.
• Place the crust in the refrigerator to set while preparing the filling.

2. Filling:

• In a blender, combine the soaked dates, ripe banana, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
• If you want a thicker consistency, add chia seeds to the filling mixture and blend again.
• In a bowl, gently mix the sliced strawberries with the blended date and banana mixture until the strawberries are evenly coated.

3. Assembling:

• Take the crust out of the refrigerator and pour the strawberry filling over it.
• Spread the filling evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
• Place the pie back in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours to allow it to set.

4. Serving:

• Once set, slice and serve the raw vegan strawberry pie.
• Optionally, you can garnish with additional sliced strawberries or a dusting of coconut flakes.

Enjoy your gluten-free, dairy-free, raw vegan strawberry pie!