Crunchy Pumpkin Pie


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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 192.0
  • Total Fat: 8.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 24.0 mg
  • Sodium: 325.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 6.1 g

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Introduction

This pie uses only a small amount of oil in the crust and skim milk in the filling to make it heart-healthy. This pie uses only a small amount of oil in the crust and skim milk in the filling to make it heart-healthy.

Ingredients

    For the pie crust:
    • 1 cup quick cooking oats
    • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
    • 1/4 cup ground almonds
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon water
    For the pie filling:
    • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 egg, beaten
    • 4 teaspoons vanilla
    • 1 cup canned pumpkin
    • 2/3 cup evaporated skim milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425º F.



2. Mix oats, flour, almonds, sugar, and salt together in small mixing bowl.



3. Blend oil and water together in measuring cup with fork or small wire whisk until emulsified.



4. Add oil mixture to dry ingredients and mix well. If needed, add small amount of water to hold mixture together.



5. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until light brown.



6. Turn down oven to 350º F.



7. Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl.



8. Add eggs and vanilla and mix to blend ingredients.



9. Add pumpkin and milk and stir to combine.



10. Pour into prepared pie shells.



11. Bake 45 minutes at 350º F or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.



Yield: 9 servings--Serving Size: 1/9 of a 9-inch pie

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Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    The pie crust looks like a great low-calorie and low-fat alternative, and crunch in a pumpkin pie - yum. I'm saving this recipe for the holidays. - 5/22/11


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    O.K.
    It was a little "dry" but works good for having a traditional flavor at the holidays. - 1/30/10


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    Great crust recipe! - 12/1/08


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    Can't wait to try it! - 12/1/08


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    Sounds fab! Can't wait to try it, I love pumpkin pie and never eat regular crust, but htis one I could! Thanks! - 12/1/08


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    I am definately going to make this recipe. the crust is the deal. - 12/17/07


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    I'm definitely going to make this! - 12/2/07


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    Very Good
    This crust was much easier to make than a pastry crust. Even the kids liked it! - 12/1/07


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    Very Good
    tasty way to replace the "bad" pie crust with a crunchy alternative that's healthy! - 3/20/07