Gluten-Free, Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie- Sugar-free & GAPS Diet Approved
This gluten-free, dairy-free pumpkin pie recipe satisfies the sweet tooth and need for a comfort food without the crash from sugar after. This recipe is also sugar-free and a GAPS diet approved dessert that is a healthy alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. It tastes even better!
Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitute
Most pumpkin pie recipes call for sweetened condensed milk. Is condensed milk unhealthy? Generally the ingredients are high in sugar and very processed. We opt to use homemade kefir cream instead of condensed milk. If you are not strictly following the GAPS diet, you can use heavy whipping cream or half and half instead. For a totally dairy-free option, you can substitute coconut cream. For more information how to start you own home fermented kefir, see this post.
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie
This healthy pumpkin pie recipe is lactose-free (generally the part those who are “dairy-free” need) even though it includes kefir cream. This is because, during the fermentation process, the lactose is used up and no longer present in the final product. Therefore, many people who are sensitive to dairy can eat fermented milk products, such as milk kefir and kefir cream (our family being a good example of this!). See this post for more information and the science behind fermented milk products. If you are highly sensitive to dairy, swap coconut cream for the kefir cream.
Probiotic Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
In a hurry or don’t want to bake, but still want the yummy pumpkin pie flavor? Use this same recipe to make a smoothie! See the recipe here.
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This gluten-free, dairy-free pumpkin pie is the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth and craving for comfort food—without the post-sugar crash. Made without sugar and approved for the GAPS diet, this healthy alternative to traditional pumpkin pie is not only better for you but tastes even better too!
Ingredients
- 2 cups pureed pumpkin
- 1/2 cup kefir cream, heavy whipping cream, or coconut cream
- 1/4 cup softened, pastured butter
- 4 pastured eggs (or just the egg yolks)
- 3/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
Instructions
1. Pour all ingredients into a mixing bowl and blend with immersion blender or standing blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour puree into a greased pie pan and bake at 350 degrees until slightly browned and firm (if you gently shake the pie, it should not jiggle).
4. Enjoy with a dollop of kefir cream or homemade ice cream.
I hope you enjoy this healthy dessert as much as our family! Let me know below.
Resources
Posts
GAPS Diet Milk Kefir Ice Cream
How to Make Milk Kefir?
Healthy Probiotic Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
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