Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups fresh pumpkin puree (or canned)
– ¾ cup coconut milk (or almond milk)
– ½ cup maple syrup (or honey)
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 pre-made whole grain pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Making Healthy Pumpkin Pie is simple and rewarding. Just follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Pie Crust: If using a homemade pie crust, roll it out and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. If using a store-bought crust, simply place it in the pan.
3. Mix Pumpkin Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, coconut milk, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
4. Add Spices: Stir in the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Make sure everything is well combined.
5. Pour Filling: Carefully pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing it out with a spatula.
6. Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes. The filling should be set and slightly puffed.
7. Cool: Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour. This allows the filling to firm up.
8. Chill (Optional): For an even better texture, refrigerate the pie for an additional hour before serving.
9. Slice: After cooling, slice the pie into wedges for serving.
By following these steps, you’ll create a delicious Healthy Pumpkin Pie that you can be proud of.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 slices
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 3g