Oatmeal Pie Pastry

Ingredients:

• 1 c. rolled oats
• 1 c. whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon or allspice
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 c. canola oil
• 2 T. maple syrup
• 2-3 T. apple juice or water

Directions:

Mix oatmeal, flour, spice, and salt together in a bowl.

In a measuring cup, whisk together the oil, syrup, and juice or water. Pour the liquid into the dry ingredients and stir.

With moist hands, press the dough into an oiled 9-inch pie plate or 10-inch tart tin, put in beans or pie weight, and bake for 15 min. in a preheated 375-degree F oven.