Whole-Grain Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole-wheat graham cracker crumbs (from 8 graham cracker squares)
• 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 2 tablespoons canola oil or sunflower oil
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds (ground)
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ or pumpkin seeds (ground)
• 2 teaspoons orange zest (finely grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten (with high omega-3 content, as noted on label)

Directions

1. 1

   PREHEAT oven to 350°F Lightly grease 9-inch pie plate.

2. 2

   COMBINE graham cracker crumbs, flour, oil, brown sugar, flaxseed, wheat germ, zest and ginger in medium bowl. Add egg; stir until moistened. Gently press mixture onto bottom of plate and up the sides.

3. 3

   BAKE for 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack.