Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Almond Crusted Peach Yogurt Pie!

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Partners in Pink Breast Cancer Support Group provides the opportunity for those touched by breast cancer to connect with each other and gain knowledge from informative speakers. Partners in Pink meets the third Tuesday of every month in the Athens-Limestone Hospital Education Room at 6:00pm. Partners in Pink's mission is to encourage, educate and empower women who have/had breast cancer. For more information please contact Tammy Woodward at partnersnpink@gmail.com or by phone at 256-206-6052. Also, like Partners in Pink on Facebook for more information.

         Scientist are continuously doing new research, seeking a cure for breast cancer.  According to Science Daily a recent research study found that, "beast cancer cells -- even the most aggressive type -- died after treatments with peach and plum extracts in lab tests at Texas AgriLife Research recently, and scientists say the results are deliciously promising. Not only did the cancerous cells keel over, but the normal cells were not harmed in the process." Click here to read the article! 


          Try this delicious and healthier dessert option, Almond Crusted Peach Yogurt Pie to possibly improve breast health and indulge in a healthier way! 

Almond Crusted Peach Yogurt Pie


Ingredients:

For the crust:
1 1/2  C Almond Meal 
1 C old fashioned oats
3 T olive oil
1 egg
1/4 t baking soda
1 T honey
1 t Vanilla extract

For the filling: 
4 C freshly sliced peaches
1 C Plain Greek Yogurt
3 T lemon juice
1/4 C honey
1/4 C maple syrup
2 eggs
1 t Vanilla Extract

Instructions: 
Step #1: Set oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 inch pie pan.
Step #2: Grind Old Fashioned oats in food processor until flour like consistency
Step #3: Combine almond meal, oats and baking soda in large bowl.
Step #4: In another small bowl, combine egg, olive oil, honey and vanilla extract.
Step #5: Using a fork, combine wet and dry ingredients.
Step #6: Press pie dough into greased pie pan.
Step #7: Whisk together Greek Yogurt, lemon juice, honey, maple syrup, eggs and vanilla extract.
Step #8: Place freshly sliced peaches in pie pan.
Step #9: Pour yogurt mixture oven freshly sliced peaches.
Step #10: Place pan in oven for 45-50 minutes. 


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-Claire Trotter (aka Summer Intern)