Healthy pumpkin pie alternative?

amandaeve

I want to make a pumpkin dessert just for myself. I don't want to make a whole pie because I'd eat the whole thing and while the pumpkin itself is pretty healthy, I don't need all those calories that comes with the crust. Any ideas on a healthy alternative? Pie in a microwaved mug? Make it protein-heavy somehow?

lporter229

I'm not sure if it would be a satisfying sub for pumpkin pie, but I combine equal parts plain Greek yogurt and pumpkin pie filling, then add a scoop of vanilla whey protein powder and some pumpkin pie spice. I eat it with a few mini graham crackers for crunch. I have this for breakfast or a mid day snack sometimes.

funjen1972

I'm going to try this, maybe with a few substitutions of my own:

http://www.itscheatdayeveryday.com/skinny-pecan-pumpkin-pie-bars/

dulinh

I have made crustless pumpkin pie before. Similar to this, https://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/141287/Crustless-LIBBYS-Famous-Pumpkin-Pie/

dsboohead

dulinh wrote: »

I have made crustless pumpkin pie before. Similar to this, https://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/141287/Crustless-LIBBYS-Famous-Pumpkin-Pie/

I have also used nonfat evaporated milk as well as sweetened with splenda instead of sugar. Get sugar free tub of whipped cream and this is a keeper for thanksgiving.

lynn_glenmont

dulinh wrote: »

I have made crustless pumpkin pie before. Similar to this, https://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/141287/Crustless-LIBBYS-Famous-Pumpkin-Pie/

I live in fear of the cauliflower crust on pumpkin pie.