Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Easy recipe for the best, healthy homemade pumpkin pie made with homemade pie crust. The delicious filling is made with canned or homemade pumpkin puree and DIY pumpkin pie spice. Better than store-bought!

When I was a kid, I used to eat Thanksgiving dinner just so I could have pie.

Granted, I liked the green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole. I DEFINITELY loved the light and fluffy dinner rolls too!

But I REALLY liked pumpkin pie.

In fact, one year, I asked my mom if she could make two, just so that there was enough leftover for me to have once everyone left the house.

My son inherited the same love for pumpkin, but since switching to real food, I’ve ditched the sweetened condensed milk and I’m making this healthier homemade pumpkin pie recipe instead!

Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Pie

This healthy homemade pumpkin pie is everything you love about a traditional pumpkin pie:

• Smooth and creamy
• Full of pumpkin flavor
• Quick and easy to make

However, this healthy version is even BETTER because it’s:

• Dairy-free
• Can be gluten-free
• Can be made with canned pumpkin OR homemade pumpkin puree
• Naturally sweetened

I made this for my daughter’s “feast” day at school (along with Instant Pot mashed potatoes) and by the time she went to get a piece of the pie, there was just ONE piece left. She snagged it and ate it in the car while moaning over every bite.

Oh yeah, and no other dessert was even touched! This is the best pumpkin pie recipe.

Ingredients for Healthy Pumpkin Pie

The ingredient list for a healthy pumpkin pie looks very similar to a traditional pumpkin pie, with a few minor changes:

• Homemade Pie Crust. This is my fail-proof pie crust recipe, which can be adapted to be gluten-free and/or dairy-free if necessary.
• Pumpkin Pie Puree. Homemade pumpkin pie puree or canned pumpkin will work, but you do NOT want pumpkin pie filling.
• Eggs.
• Full-fat Coconut Milk + Brown Sugar. Use this instead of sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice. This is SO easy to make, and WAY cheaper. Do yourself a favor and don’t buy it from the store! Here’s the recipe.
• Cinnamon + Vanilla + Salt. All three work together to make the pie taste sweeter without the extra sugar, and salt.

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How to Make Pumpkin Pie From Scratch

If making pumpkin pie from scratch sounds scary, don’t worry! It’s one of the easiest pies you’ll ever make.

Step 1. Prepare the crust and pre-bake.

Step 2. Mix up the one-bowl filling.

Step 3. Pour the filling and bake the pie.

Step 4. Allow the pie to cool COMPLETELY. Slice, and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

• Just to reiterate, let this pie cool COMPLETELY. It is super important to let the filling set so you get pretty slices when you serve dessert. I use this wire rack.
• Make this recipe ahead of time! Store it in the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before serving.
• A great topping option is homemade whipped cream.

Making Pumpkin Pie From Scratch Questions

What Part of the Pumpkin Do You Use for Pie?

• If you want to make your own homemade pumpkin puree, it’s important that you buy the right pumpkin.
• You DON’T want the big pumpkins you buy to carve. What you DO want, is the small pumpkins commonly called baking pumpkins or sugar pumpkins.
• Use all the flesh, minus the seeds, similar to how you do with acorn squash or butternut squash. If you want to go this route, here’s a full tutorial to make homemade pumpkin puree.

More Easy Dessert Recipes

• Crock Pot Poached Pears
• Slow Cooker Blueberry Cobbler
• Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
• Pumpkin Cookies with Naturally Sweetened Cream Cheese Frosting

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