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(Healthier) Pumpkin Pie

Name: (Healthier) Pumpkin Pie
Prep time: 30

(4 votes, average: 4.80 out of 5)

30 min prep

8 servings

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16 ingredients

This somewhat untraditional pumpkin pie tastes absolutely fabulous. It is dairy-free and bursting with healthy ingredients. So why is the word ‘Healthier’ in parentheses? Because however healthy the ingredients are, put together they add...

2 cups raw pecans
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
3 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour
½ teaspoon sea salt

For the filling:

½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1½ cups pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup light coconut milk

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

334 cals

Fat

27 g

Saturated Fat

8 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

6 g

Monounsaturated Fat

11 g

Carbohydrates

22 g

Sugar

14 g

Fiber

4 g

Protein

5 g

Sodium

298 mg

Directions

Process the pecans in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add the maple syrup, coconut oil, whole wheat pastry flour, and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal, and is well combined.
Using hands, press the dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Cover and let chill for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, cornstarch, cinnamon, cloves, fresh ginger, pumpkin puree and coconut milk. Stir to mix well. Gently stir in the eggs.
Pour into the prepared pie crust. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is well browned and the filling has set. Let cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.

Chef Tips

To liquefy the coconut oil, simply stand the jar in a bowl of hot water until it has melted.

Eat all sweet, sugary treats in moderation. A little bit of sweetness can make you feel good, but don’t overdo it! High calorie desserts are best as an occasional treat, never a habit.

Registered Dietitian Approved

All our recipes are created by chefs and reviewed by our oncology-trained staff Registered Dietitian, Kate Ueland, MS, RD, to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and meets the standards set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.