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Pumpkin Pie

A pumpkin pie with a wedge cut out and sitting on a plate for serving.

 

Ingredients

Pie Crust:

  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • ¼ cup whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup ground almonds
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp water

Filling:

  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt 1 egg, beaten
  • 4 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Make the pie crust: Mix oats, flour,
    almonds, sugar, and salt together in a
    small mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, blend the oil and
    water together with a fork, until fully
    blended.
  4. Add the oil mixture to the dry
    ingredients and mix well. If needed,
    add a small amount of water to hold
    the dough together.
  5. Work the dough into a disk and roll
    out on a lightly floured surface into a
    12-inch circle.
  6. Press dough into a 9-inch pie
    pan and bake for 8-10 minutes, or
    until light brown. Reduce oven
    temperature to 350°F.
  7. Make the filling: Mix sugar,
    cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together
    in a bowl.
  8. Add egg and vanilla, and mix to
    blend ingredients.
  9. Add pumpkin and milk, and stir to
    combine.
  10. Pour filling into pie shell. Bake for 45
    minutes or until a knife inserted near
    center comes out clean.

Makes nine servings.

About BrightFocus Foundation

BrightFocus Foundation is a premier global nonprofit funder of research to defeat Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Since its inception more than 50 years ago, BrightFocus and its flagship research programs—Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Macular Degeneration Research, and National Glaucoma Research—has awarded more than $300 million in research grants to scientists around the world, catalyzing thousands of scientific breakthroughs, life-enhancing treatments, and diagnostic tools. We also share the latest research findings, expert information, and resources to empower the millions impacted by these devastating diseases. Learn more at brightfocus.org.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is a public service of BrightFocus Foundation and is not intended to constitute medical advice. Please consult your physician for personalized medical, dietary, and/or exercise advice. Any medications or supplements should only be taken under medical supervision. BrightFocus Foundation does not endorse any medical products or therapies.

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