Pecan and Sweet Potato Pie With Whole-Wheat Crust

quick-cooking old-fashioned oats

whole-wheat flour

ground raw almonds

+ ¼ cup pure maple syrup, divided use (or raw honey)

sea salt, divided use

+ ¼ cup extra-virgin organic coconut oil

water

raw pecan halves, divided use

large Medjool dates, coarsely chopped

large egg white

large sweet potato, baked, skin removed, mashed

ground ginger