Paleo Pumpkin Pie

It’s almost Thanksgiving time! And that means you get to spend time with the people you love and show our gratitude towards the people in our lives. It is also a time for family feasting and if you are looking to provide some healthier dishes this holiday, we wanted to share with you a delicious pumpkin pie recipe that you will be proud to share with your family.

Pie Crust: 

• 1 1/4 cup raw walnuts
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup egg white
• pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375º
2. Grind walnuts in a blender until finely ground
3. Mix all of your ingredients together
4. Press your mix into a 9″ pie plate
5. Pierce with a fork around the entire crust to prevent bubbling
6. Bake for 20-22 minutes until the crust is golden brown
7. Let cool for 10 minutes

Pie Filling: 

• 1 1/3 cups pumpkin puree
• 2/3 cups raw walnut halves
• 1/3 cup raw unsalted cashews
• 3 eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º
2. Add your walnuts and cashews to your blender until they are finely ground
3. Add eggs, honey, and maple syrup to your blender and blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. (If mixture is too thick for your blender, you can thin it out by adding some water)
4. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
5. Pour the mixture into your pie shell, which should be nice and cool by now. Use a spoon to spread the mixture until it is smooth and even.
6. Bake for 40 minutes.
7. Allow your pie to cool before serving.