Raw Orange-Lemon Cashew Pie

Hello Citrus and Berry Lovers! 

This raw cashew pie is refreshing, delicious and nutritious. 

I made this pie for my birthday and shared it with some friends. 

So my dearest friends-this is for you!

Ingredients:

1 banana, ripe (but not overripe)
1 can full fat coconut milk (use the thick coconut cream only, not the liquid)
3 cups raw cashews, soaked for 4+ hours in clean purified water
1 orange, zest and juice from 1/2 of the orange
1/2 cup finely shredded coconut (macaroon coconut, unsweetened)
2 Tb coconut oil
1 lemon, zest and juice from entire lemon
1/2 cup 100% pure maple syrup
dash of Real salt
Fresh berries to garnish
Love & Prayer

In high speed blender, add peeled banana, coconut cream only (but reserve the liquid if mixture is too thick), raw cashews (soaked and drained)*, zest of orange and juice from 1/2 orange, shredded coconut, coconut oil, zest and juiced of 1 lemon, syrup, and salt. Blend on low speed until smooth and creamy. The cashews should be well incorporated. If mixture is too thick, add 1 Tb of coconut milk (from can) at a time until it can blend without getting stuck. Filling should be thick.

*Note, when soaking cashews, drain and rinse before using. 

In prepared pie pan, add filling and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, then add berries. Continue to refrigerate up to overnight so the filling will set and become firm. 

If desired crust:

In food processor, add 1 cup nuts (your choice), 4 medjool dates (pitted), 2 Tb macroon coconut, 1 Tb chia seeds and 1 Tb pure maple syrup. Blend nuts first until small pieces, then add remaining ingredients. Push and form into bottom of pie pan before adding filling. 

Enjoy my friends!!