Substitute the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, replace the butter with a vegetable oil, and reduce the amount of sugar for a healthier pie crust.
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Suggest a way to make a pie crust healthier.

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Substitute the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, replace the butter with a vegetable oil, and reduce the amount of sugar for a healthier pie crust.
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To make a healthier pie crust, consider the following alternatives:

1. **Whole Wheat Flour**: Replace up to 50% of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour to increase the fiber content and nutrients.
2. **Oat Flour**: Use oat flour as a 50% or even 75% substitute for all-purpose flour to add more fiber and nutrients.
3. **Almond Flour**: Replace up to 25% of the all-purpose flour with almond flour, which is high in healthy fats and protein.
4. **Coconut Flour**: Use coconut flour as a 25% or even 50% substitute for all-purpose flour, but note that it absorbs more liquid, so you may need to adjust the liquid content.
5. **Nut Butter and Oatmeal**: Mix in some nut butter (e.g., peanut butter or almond butter) and oatmeal to create a crust that is high in healthy fats and fiber.
6. **Applesauce or Yogurt**: Replace some or all of the butter with applesauce or plain yogurt to reduce the fat content and add more fiber and nutrients.
7. **Ghee or Coconut Oil**: Use ghee or coconut oil instead of butter to add a higher smoke point and more saturated fat content to the crust.
8. **Vegan Shortening**: Use vegan shortening (e.g., Earth Balance) instead of butter to reduce saturated fat content and make the crust more suitable for vegans.

By incorporating one or more of these alternatives, you can create a healthier pie crust that is still delicious and flaky.