Healthy Pumpkin Pie
Healthy Pumpkin Pie is a delightful dessert that offers the classic flavors of pumpkin pie with a health-conscious twist. It features a wholesome, spiced pumpkin filling in a wholesome crust, sweetened with natural sweeteners, and lightened up with reduced-fat ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Whole-Grain Pie Crust:
- 1 cup oat flour
- 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2-3 tbsp ice-cold water
- ½ tsp salt
For the Pumpkin Pie Filling:
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice blend (or a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Combine oat flour and salt in a bowl. Add the cold butter and coconut oil and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix. You may not need all the water.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Carefully transfer the dough to the pie dish, trim any excess, and crimp the edges.
For the Pumpkin Pie Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, almond milk, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the pumpkin pie filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the crust edges start to brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
- Slice and serve your healthy pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of Greek yogurt, if desired. Enjoy!