Description
This Healthy Pumpkin Pie is a delicious, guilt-free twist on the classic dessert, made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and natural sweeteners. It features a flaky pie crust and a spiced pumpkin filling that’s perfectly balanced with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, baked to a tender consistency and chilled for a firm set. Ideal for autumn celebrations or any time you crave a comforting but nutritious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Pie Filling
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 13.5 oz canned coconut milk
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (or 3 tbsp flour of choice)
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Place your 9-inch pie crust in a pie pan and set it aside while you prepare the filling to ensure the crust is ready for baking.
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to reach the optimal baking temperature for the pumpkin pie.
- Process Oats into Flour: If you are using rolled oats instead of flour, blend them in a blender or food processor until they reach a fine, flour-like consistency to help create a smooth filling texture.
- Mix the Filling Ingredients: In a large bowl or using a blender, combine the pumpkin puree, canned coconut milk, oat flour (or your choice of flour), ground flaxseed, coconut sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract. Blend or stir until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the prepared pumpkin filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie on the center rack of the preheated oven, and bake for 27 minutes. The pie should look slightly underdone in the center when done baking to allow it to set as it cools.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate it uncovered for at least 5 hours to let it thicken and fully set before serving.
Notes
- Blending oats into flour ensures a smooth pie filling texture.
- The pie will seem underbaked right out of the oven but firms up after chilling.
- Use coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index sweetener or substitute brown sugar if preferred.
- You can make your own pie crust or use a high-quality store-bought crust.
- For nut allergies, ensure your crust and ingredients are nut-free.
