Healthy Pumpkin Pie with Argan Oil

 A halloween favourite! You can't go wrong with this delicious and healthy pumpkin pie recipe, adapted from one of our favourites from The Healthy Chef. Full of antioxidants, fibre and low GI, this family treat is not only mouth-watering, it's also full of goodness for the body!

 

youforher pumpkin pie with argan oil

 

Healthy Pumpkin Pie with Argan Oil Recipe

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 50-55 minutes

Serves: 12 people

Ingredients:

Oatmeal Gingersnap Shortcrust

Use a 20 cm pie tin.

  • 200g (2 cups) rolled oats (or gluten free oats if required)
  • 50 g (1/2 cup) desiccated coconut
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp argan oil for eating
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

Filling

  • 450g (2 cups)  roasted cinnamon pumpkin
  • 3 fresh pitted dates or 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 3 eggs
  • Pinch sea salt
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4  teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup coconut or pure cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

  1. Combine the shortcrust ingredients into a bowl and mix well until combined. The longer it is mixed the better, as a softer dough will bind better. 
  2. Leave to rest for 15 minutes.
  3. Press the shortcrust into a 20 cm pie shell and set aside.
  4. Blend the roasted pumpkin with the dates or honey, eggs, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, cream and vanilla.
  5. Pour the mixture into your pie shell.
  6. Bake in a preheated 160°C oven for 50-55 minutes.
  7. Cool for at least 2 hours and enjoy warm or cold!

 

youforher pumpkin pie with argan oil

 

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What makes argan oil for cooking a great substitute for other oils? 

Argan oil is one of the healthiest and most natural oils out there, so for cooking, it is a great substitute for other oils. Argan oil is composed of antioxidants and other nutrients that help with skin regeneration and healing. It also is composed of essential fatty acids that are great for the heart and help prevent digestion issues and high blood pressure, as well as helps reduce cholesterol levels. 

To know more about this amazing argan oil for cooking, feel free to check our Ultimate Guide to Argan Oil for Eating!

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