Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter
– 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
– 4 tablespoons cold water
– 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
– 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
– ½ cup maple syrup or coconut sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon nutmeg
– ¼ teaspoon ginger
– ¼ teaspoon cloves
– ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Making Healthy Pumpkin Pie is easy when you follow these steps:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour and salt. Cut in coconut oil or butter until crumbly.
3. Add maple syrup and cold water gradually, mixing until the dough forms. Press into a 9-inch pie dish and prick holes with a fork.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, almond milk, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt to the mixture, stirring well to combine.
7. Pour the pumpkin filling into the pre-baked crust.
8. Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing.
10. Serve warm or chilled, and enjoy!
Following these steps will guide you in creating this healthy and delicious pie effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 4g