When you think of anything pumpkin, the first thing that comes to mind is fall or Thanksgiving. You're either a big fan of pumpkin or not at all — there's usually nothing in between. Well, if you are a fan, then you're going to want to try our version of healthy pumpkin pie. It contains all the pumpkin flavor you love but it's a little more guilt-free. Try it for yourself!
Healthy Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
allCrust:
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup ground almonds
- 1 tablespoon Splenda Brown Sugar Blend (brown sugar substitute)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon water
Filling:
- 6 tablespoons Splenda Brown Sugar Blend (brown sugar substitute)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup egg substitute (like Egg Beaters)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15 ounces) can solid pack of pumpkin
- 1 (14 ounces) can of fat-free evaporated milk
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
To prepare crust:
2. Mix oats, flour, almonds, sugar, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
3. Blend applesauce and water in a measuring cup with a fork or small wire whisk until well mixed.
4. Add applesauce mixture to dry ingredients and mix well. If needed, add a small amount of water to hold the mixture together.
5. Press into a 9-inch pie pan, and bake for 7-9 minutes, or until light brown. Remove from oven.
6. Turn down the oven to 350 degrees F.
To prepare filling:
7. Mix brown sugar substitute, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a bowl.
8. Add egg substitute and vanilla, and mix to blend ingredients.
9. Add pumpkin and fat-free evaporated milk, and mix well to combine.
Putting it together:
10. Pour filling into the prepared pie shell.
11. Bake for 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees F or until the knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Nutrition
Yield: 9 servings
Serving size: 1/9 of 9-inch pie
Each serving provides:
Calories: 160
Total fat: 7 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Sodium: 207 mg
Total fiber: 3 g
Protein: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Potassium: 223 mg
Slice up the pie and serve it with a dollop of low-fat whipped cream on top and a dash of cinnamon. This is perfect to bring to holiday potlucks or if you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth in the afternoon. And if you want more fall-related treats, check out our other spiced fall recipes.
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