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    Grasshopper Pie {Vegan & Paleo}

    Published: Mar 8, 2018 · Modified: Dec 11, 2019 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Gorgeous and delicious 100% natural, mint cream pie with a no-bake brownie crust: Grasshopper Pie! Free from dairy, gluten, refined sugar, artificial coloring, eggs and alcohol. Completely vegan & Paleo approved!Grasshopper Pie {Vegan & Paleo} PrettyPies.com

    Mint Chocolate Pie aka Grasshopper Pie

    Perfect for St. Patrick's Day, Christmas or ANY time you're in the mood for some fluffy creamy mint chocolate deliciousness! Oh how I LOVE Grasshopper PIE.

    For Paleo & Vegan, or Not!

    My Dad's favorite dessert is Grasshopper Pie. (WHY is it called Grasshopper?? I don't know for sure, but I DO know there are no bugs in this pie, lol) I made this pie for him (well, myself too because I'm obsessed with mint choc, lol).

    We're celebrating his birthday along with the others. He's not vegan/Paleo/gluten-free yada yada etc, but I bet he likes this healthier version at least as much as the original. Fingers crossed 🙂Grasshopper Pie (Paleo Vegan} PrettyPies.com

    Recipe Makeover!

    Bring on the minty FLUFF! Cream filling that's so light, so unbelievably smooth. Paired with a chocolate crust! Omg. It's the perfect combination! Who doesn't love Grasshopper Pie?

    I love it, but I had to do another recipe MAKEOVER to make it healthier by swapping out the conventional ingredients for natural ones! I love it!

    Most recipes for grasshopper pie are made with tons of refined sugar, gluten, dairy/cream/sweetened condensed milk, marshmallows and/or eggs, artificial food coloring. And not only that, a lot are just crushed up oreos, and cool whip (aka a bowl of chemicals & cancer causing ingredients..) Junk that I don't want to put in my body.

    This pie is a "Pretty Pie"-- made with REAL whole-food ingredients: walnuts, dates, cacao, cashews, mint extract, coconut oil, and a SECRET ingredient! Shhh 😉Grasshopper Pie {Vegan & Paleo} PrettyPies.com

    GREEN GODDESS

    You would never guess by tasting it that this pie is completely packed full of healthy ingredients! Including VEGETABLES. You can't taste 'em, but they're in there! lol!

    100% natural - NO food coloring. It's food colored by FOOD 😀 No, shockingly, it's NOT avocado. This pie is totally hiding a giant cup of spinach!!! Hahahah don't tell your kids! They'll NEVER KNOW.

    Secretly nutrient packed, fiber-rich, gorgeously vibrant green. You'll absolutely feel like a goddess knowing you're nourishing your body.

    No dairy and gluten or processed foods that make you feel gross. No refined sugar to put you in a food coma. This pie is light and refreshing, not heavy.

    {Looking for more vibrant GREEN natural desserts? You'll love these: Key Lime Pie, Mint Cream Truffles, Frozen Mojito Pie, and Frankenstein Pie!}Grasshopper Pie {Vegan & Paleo} PrettyPies.com

    Grasshopper Sans Alcohol

    I originally planned to use creme de menthe in this recipe, but after doing some research on what exactly is IN it, I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I'm not against alcohol, but I am against refined sugar and artificial food coloring (which are ingredients in creme de menthe-- it's basically just simple syrup, alcohol steeped mint leaves plus green food coloring).

    So I decided to use natural ingredients and mint extract instead. And the result is so delicious! You don't need the liqueur. (And now you don't have to make a special trip to the liquor store to make this pie. Yay!)

    Who's ready for some minty fluff on a brownie crust?! ME! #getinmybelly

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    Vegan & Paleo Grasshopper Pie! Smooth mint cream on a no-bake chocolate crust. Free from gluten/grains, dairy, eggs, and refined sugar! | #prettypies #vegandesserts #healthydesserts #paleo #mintchocolate
    Vegan & Paleo Grasshopper Pie! Smooth mint cream on a no-bake chocolate crust. Free from gluten/grains, dairy, eggs, and refined sugar! | #prettypies #vegandesserts #healthydesserts #paleo #mintchocolate

    If you make this recipe, be sure to tag me on Insta @emily.likes.food #prettypies 🙂

    Grasshopper Pie {Vegan & Paleo} PrettyPies.com

    Grasshopper Pie {Vegan & Paleo}

    Mint & chocolate in a delicious all natural PIE! Chewy brownie crust filled with soft pillowy (dairy-free!) mint cream!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 10 slices
    Author: Emily

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric

    Brownie Crust

    • 1 ½ cup walnuts
    • 7 medjool dates - pitted, *see notes for sub
    • â…“ cup cacao
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • â…› teaspoon pink salt

    Mint Cream Filling 

    • 2 cups raw cashews - soaked
    • 1 cup baby spinach - tightly packed
    • ½ cup maple syrup - *see notes for sub
    • â…” cup coconut oil - melted
    • 1 Tbs vanilla
    • 2 teaspoon mint extract
    • Pinch of pink salt

    Instructions

    To make the crust:

    • Pulse together all ingredients in a food processor until a sticky dough forms, adding a splash of water at the end to help blend if needed.
    • Press crust evenly into a pie plate (lined with parchment for easier removal).

    To make the filling:

    • {Use cashews that have been soaked overnight in a bowl of water or soaked in hot water for 2 hours. Drain rinse and shake dry} Blend cashews and spinach in a food processor until completely broken down.
    • Scrape down sides and add remaining ingredients and blend again.
    • Taste and adjust for sweetness and minty-ness. 
    • Pour over crust, spread smooth with a spatula. Cover and freeze until set (about 2 hours).
    • Garnish with chocolate shavings or cacao nibs (optional). Enjoy!!

    Notes

    Disclosure: Pretty Pies is a member of the Amazon Associates program and uses affiliate links. A small commission is earned on purchases made through affiliate links at no additional cost to you. 
    Featured Products:
    Raw Cashews
    Viva Naturals Raw Cacao
    Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
    Mexican Vanilla Extract
    McCormick Pure Mint Extract (fresh mint leaves too! Start with a few and adjust to taste)
    Himalayan Pink Salt
    To store: Keep refrigerated for one week or frozen for one month. Keep tightly wrapped.
    Sweetener Swap: To make this recipe low carb, replace the maple syrup with ½ cup coconut milk + a pinch of pure stevia or monk fruit powder, to taste. For the crust, replace the dates with ¼ cup more nuts, 3-4 Tbs coconut oil + a pinch of pure stevia or monk fruit.
    Tried this recipe?Tag @emily.likes.food #prettypies!
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    Filed Under: Pie Tagged With: cashews, chocolate, colorful, dates, green, holidays, mint, pie, spinach, veggies, walnuts

    About Emily

    Emily is the creative force behind the food blog, Pretty Pies, a destination for people interested in healthier eating, and for those with dietary restrictions and preferences, such as dairy-free, gluten-free and egg-free.

    Emily specializes in healthy desserts that are low-carb, keto, and made with plant-based natural ingredients. She is the author of two cookbooks in the low-carb sweets niche, "PS It's Healthy," and "Yay It' Sugar-Free!"

    Her recipes have reached millions of people across the globe over a 7-year time span, and helped countless readers enjoy delicious desserts without detriment to their health.

    When she's not creating in the kitchen, she loves spending time with her family and petite Goldendoodle, Eevee, spending time in nature, and eating Tex-Mex.

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    Comments

    1. Meghann Bower

      July 11, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      Hi! I really enjoyed this recipe. It inspired me to make it my own on my recipe blog! I shout-out your website on my recipe, please check it out when you get a sec!
      Have a great day!

      Reply
      • Emily

        July 11, 2019 at 8:51 pm

        Your pie looks beautiful! Love that you used fresh mint leaves. I tried to leave a comment on your blog but I couldn’t figure out how.

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