November Healthy Recipe
Terri Sakelaris, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator
This American Diabetes Association recipe is a tasty alternative to a traditional pumpkin pie. It has all of the flavor without the added sugar and extra calories.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 24 cracker squares)
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp canola oil
1 egg white (lightly beaten)
1 tsp finely minced crystallized ginger
1 tsp ground ginger (divided use)
1/2 cup low-calorie sugar substitute
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 (15-oz) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 tsp cornstarch
1 (12-oz) can evaporated skim milk
1/2 cup light whipped topping
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine the graham-cracker crumbs, maple syrup, oil, egg white, crystallized ginger and 1/2 tsp of the ground ginger. Press into a 9-inch, nonstick pie pan to form an even crust. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the low-calorie sugar substitute, cinnamon, the other 1/2 tsp of ground ginger, cloves and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla together. Add in the low-calorie sugar mixture and stir to combine.
- Add in the pumpkin and stir until the mixture is well blended. Dissolve the cornstarch in about 2 to 3 Tbsp of the evaporated milk. Add the cornstarch mixture and the remaining evaporated milk to the pumpkin mixture and mix until smooth. The mixture will be thin.
- 6. Pour the pumpkin pie filling into the prepared crust. Place the pie on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes at 425F. Lower the heat to 350F, and bake an additional 40 minutes, or until the filling is set when a knife inserted comes out clean.
- 7. Remove the pie from the oven and let cool for 2 hours before serving. Cut into 8 wedges. Top each slice with 1 tbsp whipped topping right before serving.
Makes 8 servings.
Calories: 115
Total Fat: 2.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 0.4 grams
Trans Fats: 0 grams
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 135 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 22 grams
Dietary Fiber: 1 gram
Total Sugars: 11 grams
Protein: 2 grams
To learn more about Powers Health and its programs for a healthy lifestyle, click here.
