Name: Healthy Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 5 h 37 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15 oz pumpkin puree; 13.5 oz canned coconut milk; 1/4 cup rolled oats (or 3 tbsp flour of choice); 2 tbsp ground flax; 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; 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Description

This Healthy Pumpkin Pie recipe offers a nutritious twist on the classic dessert by using wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and ground flaxseed, providing a rich, creamy filling with a hint of warm spices. Perfect for fall celebrations or any time you crave a comforting, yet health-conscious treat.

Ingredients

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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 flax
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

Crust

1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

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Instructions

Prepare the pie crust: Place your pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and set aside while you prepare the filling.
Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking.
Process oats if using: If you opted for rolled oats instead of flour, blend the oats into a fine flour consistency using a blender or food processor.
Mix the filling: In a mixing bowl or blender, combine pumpkin puree, canned coconut milk, oats or flour, ground flaxseed, coconut sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract. Blend or stir the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
Fill the crust: Pour the pumpkin filling evenly into the prepared pie crust, smoothing out the top.
Bake the pie: Place the pie on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 27 minutes. The filling should still appear slightly underdone when done baking.
Cool and set: Allow the pie to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate uncovered for at least 5 hours so the filling thickens and sets properly before serving.

Notes

Using rolled oats blended into flour adds fiber and nutrients but can be substituted with any flour of choice.
If you prefer a sweeter pie, you may increase the sweetener slightly, but coconut sugar complements the pumpkin flavor well.
Allowing the pie to refrigerate uncovered helps develop the proper texture in the filling.
This recipe works well with a gluten-free crust if needed to accommodate dietary preferences.