With the pumpkin spice season upon us, this recipe has become one of my all-time favorites, perfect for those moments when I crave something homely and rich. I have a profound love for all things pumpkin and a particularly sweet tooth to match.
One challenge I often encounter when searching for dessert recipes is finding something that aligns with my fitness-oriented lifestyle. All too often, high-protein recipes tend to compromise on taste, resulting in a bland, cardboard-like experience. That’s where this pumpkin pie recipe comes in – a harmonious blend of health and flavor like no other.
Indulge your taste buds with this high-protein pumpkin pie, a testament to the beautiful union of culinary indulgence, health, and fitness. Your palate will thank you!
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INGREDIENTS
Per 8 servings
2 whole eggs
1 can pumpkin puree
2 tbsp allulose
2 oz unsweetened almond milk
¼ tsp nutmeg
⅛ tsp ground cloves
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup fat free greek yogurt
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
Crust:
1 ⅓ cup flour
2 tbsp allulose
1 cup unsalted butter
¼ cup water
DIRECTIONS:
For the crust –
- Place flour in a large bowl and let it chill while preparing the other ingredients
- Grate butter on the box grater’s large holes. Once the butter becomes challenging to handle, chop what;s left into bite sized pieces.
- Toss the butter with flour
- Spoon four tablespoons of chilled icy water onto the flour/butter mixture. Continue to add water by the tablespoon, mixing between each addition until a dough is formed.
- Form a dough ball and place on a floured surface
- Shape the ball into a flat disc about six inches in diameter and four inches thick.
- Wrap the dough in a plastic and let it set in the fridge for at least two hours before preparing
For Filling –
- Combine all ingredients into a food processor or blender.
- Process until well blended.
- Pour mixture into pie crust.
- Bake on 350F for 30 min. Reduce to 300F and bake for an additional 15-20 min.
NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING (Serves 8)
321 calories 13g protein 38g carbs 13g fat
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