Pumpkins (nan gua in Chinese) correspond to the Earth element in Chinese medicine, which represents the digestive system. They are the perfect vegetable to eat as the weather changes and cold/flu season begins. Pumpkin is considered warming and deeply nourishing to the body. Pumpkin is so gentle for the gut to digest, and it positively supports proper hormonal flow as well. It is great for women!This recipe doesn’t have any refined sugar and is also gluten free, grain free, dairy free, & soy free!
The original recipe comes from Paleo Running Mama website.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert/Pie
Cuisine: Paleo
Servings: 9 inch pie
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 and 1/2 cups pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup dates soaked to soften, if needed (I microwaved mine in a small amount of water until soft)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 15 oz pumpkin puree or homemade puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 2 tsp teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- generous pinch sea salt
Instructions
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To Make the Crust:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine all crust ingredients in a food processor and process until all ingredients are incorporated and you get a thick paste consistency.
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In a 9 inch pie dish, press the mixture evenly over the bottom and about 1/2 inch up the sides. It should be sticky enough to stay but not so sticky that you cant press it down. No need to pre-bake.
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Next, combine the pumpkin with the other filling ingredients, and use a hand mixer, immersion blender, or whisk to mix it into a smooth consistency.
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Pour the filling into the crust and smooth out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the filling is set – it can jiggle a little but should not look soupy. Check half way through to make sure the crust is not burning and if it looks a bit too brown, you can cover the top with foil.
Once the filling is set, remove from oven and let cool to room temperature before storing, covered, in the refrigerator. Serve as is or topped with delicious coconut whipped cream!
Let people think they didn’t just eat something paleo until they finish and loved every second of it. Cooking is more fun that way.
Enjoy!
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