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Wednesday, November 26, 2014


Pumpkin Pie With Whole Wheat Crust
So this year, I am in charge of Pumpkin Pie for our Thanksgiving gathering with family! I know it's a Thanksgiving staple, but it can still be make a little cleaner! I found this recipe from Team Beachbody, and I can't wait to make it tonight! It sounds DELISH and really, its just whole food and clean ingredients! MMMM!! 

Total Time: 1 hr. 25 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 1 hr. 10 min.
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients for Pie Crust:
1 cup quick-cooking old-fashioned oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup ground raw almonds
1 Tbsp. maple syrup (or raw honey)
¼ tsp. sea salt
3 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 Tbsp. water
Ingredients for Pie Filling:
1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
¼ cup maple syrup (or raw honey)
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
¼ tsp. sea salt
2/3 cup evaporated nonfat milk
Preparation for Pie Crust:
1. Preheat oven to 425° F.
2. Combine oats, flour, almonds, maple syrup, and salt in a medium mixing bowl; mix well.
3. Add oil to oat mixture; mix well. If needed, add water to hold mixture together.
4. Press into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until light brown.
Preparation for Pie Filling:
1. Reduce oven temperature to 350° F.
2. Combine pumpkin, eggs, extract, and maple syrup in a medium bowl; mix well.
3. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and milk; mix until just blended.
4. Pour pumpkin mixture into prepared pie crust. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Enjoy!!!!

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