I came across a recipe for an easy, crustless coconut pie the other day, and I immediately thought about how to make it better. The original recipe called for Bisquick, which is a big no-no in my book because of all the chemicals and additives. It’s easy enough to make your own self-rising flour that I never use commercially prepared products. So then I figured, why not just whip up some self-rising coconut flour? And since coconut oil is a solid, it is a good substitute for the butter and add an extra coconut flavor boost.

But even more intriguing to me was the possibility of making some significant changes that could benefit those with food allergies and special diets. So here is my revised recipe, which is still quick and easy to make, and tastes delicious. Feel free to experiment with this one — the few ingredients it calls for can all be readily substituted based on your family’s particular needs. Continue reading →