Meals Matter

The Best Light Pumpkin Pie

Contributed By: Holly
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This pumpkin pie saves 151 calories and 12 grams of fat per slice from the traditional version and it tastes identical!

Ingredients

1 cup Ginger snaps

16 oz Can pumpkin

1/2 cup Egg whites (about 4)

1/2 cup Sugar

2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, ginger, cloves)

12 oz Can evaporated skim milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350. Grind the cookies in a food processor. Lightly spray a 9" glass pie pan with vegetable cooking spray. Pat the cookie crumbs into the pan evenly. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Pour into the crust and bake until knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Store in the refrigerator. Allow to cool and slice in 8 wedges.

Cook's Notes

Optional: serve each wedge with fat free whipped cream

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Christmas
Meal Type: Dessert

Nutrient Information

Calories: 165
Total Fat: 1.5
Saturated Fat: 0.5
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Protein: 6 g
Sodium: 170 mg
Fiber: 2 g