CC's Sawdust Pie
Don't let the title stop you from baking this pie recipe. The "sawdust" is a mixture of graham cracker crumbs, pecans, and coconut mixed with egg whites and sugar that becomes a sweet and chewy filling when baked.
Ingredients
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7 egg whites
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1-1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
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1-1/2 cups shredded coconut
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1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
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Whipped cream, banana slices, mint
Directions
1.
Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
2.
In a large bowl, mix egg whites, sugar, graham cracker crumbs, pecans and coconut. Stir until well combined.
3.
Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell. Bake at 325 degrees F for 38 minutes or until glossy and set. Remove from oven; cool completely on a rack. Once pie is cool, top with whipped cream, banana slices and a sprig of mint, if desired.
Nutrition information
Calories 454, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 266 mg, Carbohydrate 59 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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