Healthy pumpkin pie?

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  • hiker359
    hiker359 Posts: 577 Member
    I only have it once a year, so I don't care if it's healthy or not. Love me some pumpkin pie!
  • shelleyspots
    shelleyspots Posts: 89
    will someone please tell me what "Bump" means?
  • hem8787
    hem8787 Posts: 50 Member
    Make it crustless. The filling is the best part. The crust is just wasted calories (and A LOT of them)!
  • Biodemon
    Biodemon Posts: 143 Member
    I just switche to Pumkin Flan - I got a recipe off of the Weight Watcher's website and it was very good - I am at work now but will try to find it for you when I get home if you are interested.
    That would be wonderful, ma'am. Thanks!
  • STC189
    STC189 Posts: 34 Member
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  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
    Portion control is best. Make them tart size to for better control.

    Good tip! Cute, and practical!
  • Biodemon
    Biodemon Posts: 143 Member
    skip the crust, which generally gets all soggy anyway and make it as a casserole. You could also make it as a souffle and it would practically be health food:

    http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1993-11-18/entertainment/9311200008_1_solid-pack-pumpkin-whites-heat
    Oh lawd. Pumpkin soufflé is sin incarnate! Why did I not think of that. Thank you for the idea.
  • momnorg
    momnorg Posts: 40 Member
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  • melsmith612
    melsmith612 Posts: 727 Member
    Pumpkin pie is actually one of the healthiest pies you could possibly eat. Don't torture yourself with "diet" versions of a pumpkin pie recipe. Just eat your one serving size slice of pie, enjoy it, log it and counter the extra calories with exercise or lower calorie choices the rest of the day (or both).
  • Biodemon
    Biodemon Posts: 143 Member
    Thank you all for your responses! Got spiffy ideas :3
  • Biodemon
    Biodemon Posts: 143 Member
    Pumpkin pie is actually one of the healthiest pies you could possibly eat. Don't torture yourself with "diet" versions of a pumpkin pie recipe. Just eat your one serving size slice of pie, enjoy it, log it and counter the extra calories with exercise or lower calorie choices the rest of the day (or both).
    That would be a hassle for me. I can control my sugar cravings and say no but pumpkin pie...It's like a drug for me. One bite and I need more. Hehehe. ^__^;
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    will someone please tell me what "Bump" means?

    Bring Up My Post ..... it's really just a way to "mark" the thread ... to be read later .... or to bring this topic "up" to the top of the list.
  • Biodemon
    Biodemon Posts: 143 Member
    will someone please tell me what "Bump" means?
    Bump is a way to "bump" up the thread to the top of the list in the forums. Or people just bump it to look into it later.
  • mdb543
    mdb543 Posts: 219 Member
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  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    For Crust:
    I use almond meal flour, raw almond butter and egg whites. Mix it to a consistancy that will smash into the pan.

    Libby Recipe:
    **Substitute stevia for sugar (use LOTS less stevia. I usually use around 6 packets per pie.)
    **Only use egg whites (just add an egg to have the right amount)
    **Use fat free evaporated milk

    Thank you! I'm going to try out this one tonight since I already have the ingredients.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    it counts as a vegtable... right??

    Since pumpkin is mostly water, it counts as water and is therefore calorie and nutrient free.
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    Yummy ideas here! I didn't read all of the comments yet, so maybe someone already shared this. But, here is another recipe from Eat, Lift and be Happy: http://www.negharfonooni.com/2012/07/pumpkin-pie.html

    Oh, I just realized the crust is made from almond flour, so a different crust will be needed for people that have tree nut allergies.
  • jodieandris
    jodieandris Posts: 12
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  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,072 Member
    I do a crustless pie, use fat free cool whip and portion control. The crust is so high in cals. Plus if you use can milk like most recipes call for you can use fat free can milk.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    Pumpkin pie is actually one of the healthiest pies you could possibly eat. Don't torture yourself with "diet" versions of a pumpkin pie recipe. Just eat your one serving size slice of pie, enjoy it, log it and counter the extra calories with exercise or lower calorie choices the rest of the day (or both).

    THIS!!! Make it, eat it, enjoy it. It's a wonderful creation and the nectar of the gods! It must be savored in it's wholeness and entirety without guilt or prejudice. If more people would embrace the pumpkin pie, there would be world peace.
  • WarriorReady
    WarriorReady Posts: 571 Member
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  • sarahharmintx
    sarahharmintx Posts: 868 Member
    I'm not sure about the "pie" part of it, but I saw a recipe on here from someone else and tried it out last night and it was completely amazing. It has fat free cool whip, pumpkin puree, and sugar free pudding mix. All mixed together and it turns into pumpkin-y goodness. YUM.
    It was for pumpkin cheesecake (or mousse). Use sugar free/fat free pudding mix.
  • xiamjackie
    xiamjackie Posts: 611 Member
    It is scientifically proven that pumpkin pie consumed on Thanksgiving is calorie neutral.....


    Yea... I'm going with this...
  • kendradl
    kendradl Posts: 595 Member
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  • AmberLeighD
    AmberLeighD Posts: 112
    Something I read on the boards: Yoplait Pumpkin Pie Yogurt w/ Graham cracker crumbled in it... to satisfy the craving. I plan on buying this Sunday..it's on my grocery list. :)
  • 130annie
    130annie Posts: 339 Member
    Read later!
  • jsenecal12
    jsenecal12 Posts: 42
    Oh, bump for sure. Need this for ideas once I'm home for Thanksgiving.
  • sandygaylegunn
    sandygaylegunn Posts: 87 Member
    :flowerforyou: Skinny Taste has a whole section on pumpkin recipes. Yum! :drinker:

    "...Pumpkin season's back which prompted me to create a Pinterest board called Pumpkin Madness for all my pumpkin recipes. If you're pumpkin obsessed, you'll want to follow this board! I also have them all in the recipe index, which you can see here...."

    Here is just one of their many pumpkin recipes:

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/09/skinny-pumpkin-overnight-oats-in-jar.html

    I have put together some amazing and varied pumpkin custards/puddings, with varying amounts of the following basic ingredients: Pumpkin puree, egg whites, drained canned, crushed pineapple and pumpkin pie spices. I calculate the calories, etc., when I use the measured ingredients. Many other ingredients can be added, such as fat free Cool Whip, and sugar-free, fat free pudding mixes.

    Bon Appetite and HUGS!!! xoxo
  • p0tt3rgl33k
    p0tt3rgl33k Posts: 54 Member
    A box of spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree.
    Mix the two together (it will be very very thick) and bake in a
    12-muffin tin at 350 for 20-30 minutes
    It makes awesome moist dense muffins and with only two ingredients.
    it’s the easiest thing ever. No eggs, no oil, no milk. . . awesome.

    (And I calculated it on MFP, and it was only 175 per serving.... Perfect for an on the go breakfast! )
  • AggieCass09
    AggieCass09 Posts: 1,867 Member
    this pudding tastes just like the pumpkin pie filling: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/AggieCass09/view/news-and-recipes-420230

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