This Healthy Pumpkin Pie made with an addicting walnut date crust & topped with pumpkin custard is super easy to make & so delicious you won’t want to share! What pumpkin pie dreams are made of! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Paleo
I just made your pumpkin pie making easy. If you can read, then you can make this Healthy Pumpkin Pie recipe. It’s stupid easy and you are going to be blown away by the how real this healthy knock-off tastes. In fact, I may sell this on the street corner if you wanna swing by. Kidding!
So I used to have this friend who loved making pies. Every time I went to her house she’d have a freshly baked pie ready to go. I could never understand how she found the patience or the time to make so many pies. Who does these days?
As far as I’m concerned, pie making is for the birds. Blah. Too many steps involved, too time consuming and buying a pie is out of the question because they’re loaded with sugar and fat. It’s like a heart attack in a box. Frankly, none of this pie making business would be of any concern to me other than the fact that I’m a complete pumpkin pie fanatic.
Hand me any a slice of any pie and I will gladly pass it by, but tempt me with pumpkin pie and all my defenses come down. Like I have zero ability to say no. If you’re a man, I hope you’re listening to this. Yep, the way to my heart is pumpkin pie!
That’s saying a lot because I’m very particular about what I put in my body. It’s taken losing 80 pounds, years of battling medical problems and physically conditioning my body for me to FINALLY figure out what works best for me.
Truth is there are just some foods not worth eating because of how they make me feel, and pumpkin pie like this Healthy Pumpkin Pie, makes my body feel good. Really good!
I’m not just tooting my own horn here either. Okay, so maybe a little but this pumpkin pie is the real deal. Simple, delicious and irresistible.
The best part in my opinion is how easy it is. As in, no multi-baking steps, no complicated crust, no unhealthy ingredients. Only real, whole food ingredients here! Basically, the only thing standing between you and this pie right now is a food processor and baking dish.
Do you have them? You better get on it because Thanksgiving is around the corner. Either that or I may have to come over and make you a pie. Any takers?
Now I know I’m going to get a zillion comments from people afraid of eating this healthy pumpkin pie recipe because it’s made with a walnut crust. Okay, so unless you have a nut allergy or dislike for nuts there’s nothing to fear. Fat is good for you, fat is needed to burn fat!
Sounds counterintuitive I know, but science proves when you eat fat you burn fat and when I say fat, I don’t mean the greasy McDonald’s kind of fat either. I mean the healthy kind found in whole foods like walnuts. Okay, I’ll get off my soapbox now. You get the point.
Now where was I? Oh yes! Healthy Pumpkin Pie!
Your pumpkin pie dreams will come true with this Healthy Pumpkin Pie. Simple, healthy, EASY and freaking delicious. I’m that confident you will love it and if you don’t, you did something wrong. Just kidding. Merry Christmas, Happy Thanksgiving and YOU’RE WELCOME!
- For the pumpkin filling:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 15 oz can pureed pumpkin
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp cardamom
- ¼ tsp all spice
- For the crust:
- 18 dates, pitted & soaked in water for 1 hour
- 3 cups raw, unsalted walnuts
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Drain the dates and place in a food processor or blender with walnuts and cinnamon. Process on high until it becomes crumbs. Keep processing until it becomes a sticky mixture that lumps together. If this doesn't happen, then you need to add more dates to make it stick together.
- Transfer the crust to a round pie dish. Pressing the crust into an evenly layer, pressing it firmly into the pan and corners.
- Next make the pumpkin filling by adding the ingredients for the filling to a food processor or blender. Blend until all ingredients are incorporated and smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin filling over the crust.
- Bake 45-50 minutes at 350 F until the pie is set and edges are firm.
- Remove from the oven and cool 1 hour at room temperature prior to slicing and DEVOURING!
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Are you a pumpkin pie fan? Are you scared of fat? If you are, I want to hear from you in the comments!
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I’m not scared of fat, but there are certain fats that make me nervous because I know that my body doesn’t react well to them. So I’m nervous about certain fats, but I have no problem with fat in and of itself!
I swear we have the same body sometimes. Haha. I get it. Like too much coconut milk and bam, the gut. But this Looks EPIC megan! I gotta try
I thought the coconut milk think was just me? lol
Our bodies are so high maintenance, but at least we know it!
I used to be totally against pie baking because I never had success. But really it just involves more practice than other treats. I’m still perfecting my technique, so this pie will be great to give me more practice before the big day 🙂
This one is like cheating, but don’t tell anyone!
Loving all the healthy fats right now and swooning over this healthier pumpkin pie! This looks so delicious and custardy! YUM!
Thank you!
Wow…I want to dive into this right now! I’d eat it for breakfast…it’s healthy, right?! 🙂
Yes! Diving is allowed. 😉
My sister is the same way with pumpkin pie – she goes NUTS for it, and I know she’d LOVE your version! I’ve got to make it for her this holiday season 🙂
I would love to come to your Thanksgiving. I’m sure you have a ton of goodies!
Oh my god this looks delicious! So I’ll put you down for the pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving then? 😉
Haha if that’s what you want me to bring!
YES to this. Also, to this: “Truth is there are just some foods not worth eating because of how they make me feel…” I have a sensitive system and it’s taken me a long time to learn what makes me feel good. I just need to honor that!
I’m not a huge pie crust person, but a date-walnut crust sound fabulous and this pumpkin pie looks fantastic.
As for fat, I love it. Nuts and seeds (and their respective butters) and DARK chocolate are my favorites, but I certainly won’t say no to some coconut oil or grass-fed butter.
That’s awesome how you’ve gotten so in tune with your body!
I need to make this for the dinner I am going to! Love it!!
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How did it turn out?
I will try anything to get some deliciously healthy pumpkin pie in my face!!
You would love this. Wedding cake!
Sounds amazing!! What is the size of the can of pumpkin purée ?
My daughter is GF and so I am always looking for different meals to make at holidays for her. Her favorite is pumpkin pie with a crust made of crushed honey nut cheerios. Use them just like graham crackers. I will make the pumpkin filling but stick with the cheerios.
A cheerio crust sounds interesting. I’m not a fan of them for the additives and processing. Let me know how it turns out!