Clean Keto Pumpkin Pie
Clean Keto Pumpkin Pie
If any one dish could encompass the essence of fall itβs a pumpkin pie.
Nothing pairs better with the crip air, the changing color pallete, the falling leaves, and the ambiance better than a homemade pumpkin pie.
Some of us anxiously wait 9 months for pumpkin season to come around and we surround ourselves with pumpkin everything. Pumpkin candles, pumpkin soap, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin soup, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pies, you name it!
Though Iβm not a huge fan of the cooler seasons I do LOVE a good pumpkin pie. This pumpkin season I was on a mission to make a clean and keto pumpkin pie, which was quite the undertaking since Iβd never baked a pumpkin pie before.
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After loads of research and some chemistry this clean keto pumpkin pie came to life and has been a smash hit for anyone who tries it. People inevitably ask me how I made it and I get to brag about the whole ingredients, how this pie is gluten free, primal friendly and options to make it keto and vegan friendly as well.
Pairings
I love pairing this pie with a coffee free turmeric latte.
Try serving your pumpkin pie with a bit of grass fed or plant based whipped cream.
If youβre feeling like you want a bit more you can play with temperatures and serve your pie warmed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a la mode style
Give it a try for all the warm and cozy fall vibes!
Vegan Substitutions
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Animal Product | Vegan Substitute |
---|---|
Butter | Coconut oil or olive oil |
Eggs | Flax egg (may need to cook for longer if using flax eggs) |
Health Benefits of Clean Keto Pumpkin Pie
Since this Clean Keto Pumpkin Pie recipe contains only whole food ingredients there are many more health benefits with this pie than a traditional pie.
The use of maple syrup is pretty genius since maple syrup packs so much more nutrition calorie for calorie than refined cane sugar does. Maple syrup contains calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, and manganese. It also raises blood sugar slower than regular sugar. While maple syrup still contains sugar, it is a better choice than other conventional options.
There are loads of benefits to having a healthy amount of fats in your diet. Healthy fats include coconut oil, olive oil, and yes, even a certain amount of butter.
The bulk of any pumpkin pie, is of course pumpkin! Pumpkins are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, folate, lutein, zeaxanthin, all of which may help protect your eyes! Pumpkins are also a great source of antioxidants, which can lower cancer risk, potassium, and fiber.
Reminders
This is a keto pumpkin pie recipe inspired by your favorite traditional pumpkin pie. The whole food and clean ingredients in this recipe make it easier for your body to process and break down. There are even some health benefits to the whole food ingredients in this keto pumpkin pie.
With that said, it is still a sweet dessert. If Iβve learned anything about making pastries and desserts itβs that what makes them delicious is a high amount of fats, sugars, and carbs.
The heavy calorie hitters in this type of dessert are sugars and fats. There isnβt much we can do about the fat sources to make it lower calorie (afterall, fats are good for you!).
While this recipe doesnβt contain traditional sugar sources, you will still find this in the maple syrup. You can absolutely take this out of the equation by using your favorite keto-approved sweetener (like stevia), however I find treats with these alternatives less enjoyable and I like to use whole and pure sources of sugar like the maple syrup in this recipe.
As a reminder, dessert recipes wonβt necessarily allow you to eat more of the dish than a traditional recipe. What it does allow is for much more nutritional content. So, in a way you can have your pie and eat it too!
Keto Pumpkin Pie
Equipment
- Blender
- 6Γ9 oven safe glass pan
Ingredients
Crust
- Β½ cup nuts Pecans or Walnuts
- Β½ cup seeds sunflower
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 4 tbsp oil or butter
Filling
- 2 cans pumpkin puree
- 2 cups full fat canned coconut milk
- Β½ tsp cloves
- 1 tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- Β½ tsp ground ginger
- Β½ tsp cardamom
- 1 Pinch pink salt
- 6 tbsp maple syrup or keto approved liquid sweetener of choice
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 6 eggs pasture raised
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350Β°
Crust
- Melt butter and add to bottom of pan
- Place nuts, seeds, and baking soda in a blender until ground
- Add blended nuts and seeds into the pan and use fingers to evenly spread across the bottom of the pan (option to press into the sides as well)
- Place pan in oven and bake for 15 minutes
- Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes
Filling
- Add all filling ingredients to a blender and blend until a viscous batter forms. If your batter is too runny you can add 2tbs at a time of any non-wheat flour (almond and coconut flour work well)
- Add filling to the cooled crust
- Bake for 90 minutes. A toothpick pushed into the center should come out mostly clean
- Allow to cool before serving
40 Comments
Nahyun
Omg this is amazing and it follows the keto diet! I love how easy the instructions are.
Nathalia
Glad you like it π
Jamie
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try!
Nathalia
Happy to have you try it!
Marita Sinden
delicous my kids love it x
Nathalia
So happy to hear it!
Aliceee Traveler
This is amazing!
My friend is doing Keto for 1 year now. Each time he comes over is difficult to figure out what I should cook and serve to keep him happy with his diet. Now I learn to save all easy and tasty recipes that I find. Thanks for recommending this β€οΈ
Nathalia
Wow, you are such a good supportive friend!!
Holly
Pumpkin pie is my holiday weakness. Its sooo nice to find a health(ier) alternative. Thanks for sharing!! π
Nathalia
You’re so welcome!
Hollie
This keto pumpkin pie looks so delicious. I can’t wait to try it! Thank you for sharing the recipe π
Nathalia
You’re going to love it
Angelika
I absolutely love pumpkin everything and this pie looks Amazing! I love the straightforward instructions and images that go along with it! Thank you for sharing and itβs something thatβll be part of my Thanksgiving dessert menu!
Nathalia
I made sure this one would be super easy π
Kimberlie
I feel as though this recipe was created just for me. I have been looking for clean and healthier recipes to use as treats. I’m excited to try this clean pumpkin pie recipe.
Devy | SoYummyRecipesUK
Thank you for sharing this recipe. You level up the traditional Pumpkin Pie to a better and healthier version. A definitely must try soon while the pumpkins are still in season.
Nathalia
Yesss!
Nathalia
So happy you like it
Daphne
I am pinning this to try- thank you!
Nathalia
You’re welcome π
Jessica
This is just what I was looking for! Sooo good!!!
Nathalia
It IS so good!!
Ghanashyam K
I love how you’ve mentioned the health benefits too without just jumping straight into the recipe like other bloggers. And the recipe looks so good too!
Nathalia
Yes! It’s all about sharing knowledge here
Sarah
YES! Thank you, I have been searching for a Keto friendly Thanksgiving dessert!!!
Nathalia
Happy you like it π
Aditi Jain|itisaditijain.in
This looks soo amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Nathalia
You’re welcome
Donna Garrison
My partner is keto and I am always looking for delicious recipes we can all enjoy. We’ve had our Canadian Thanksgiving, but I bought extra pumpkin as one pie was not enough. I’m going to save this recipe to try. Thanks!!!
Nathalia
Enjoy π
Nadine
Looks delicious!! Thanks for sharing π
Nathalia
You’re welcome !
Lisa Marie Alioto
I’m not into this diet but love that there are options such as these!
Nathalia
I’m not married to any one diet, aside from being mostly plant based, but I appreciate healthy options.
Debbie
Looks amazing!!
Nathalia
Glad you like it π
April
Oh wow! It looks delicious! Now I know what to make this week βΊοΈ
Nathalia
It’s so easy to whip up!
Nart at Cooking with Nart
I love pumpkin pie and I’m so glad to have found a clean keto recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Nathalia
You’re welcome!