Pumpkin Pie.
Whenever I eat Pumpkin Pie, I always feel the Spirit of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is one of the most popular times to feel gratitude. Thanksgiving time is a time of retrospect, a time I more dedicatedly reflect on how blessed I am in my life. Also with what is happening in Japan with the Earthquakes and such, I am reminded about how blessed I truly am.
Some of the blessings I think about include how the Lord never gave up on me; how my family is always there for me; how my friends always lift me up when I am down; how Chip— my Kittycat–always makes me feel better; how YOU are the best readers EVER! YOU make blogging so much fun; and how Pumpkin Pie makes my taste buds dance! 😉
I strive to keep the Spirit of Thanksgiving with me throughout the year, and one of the easiest ways I do that is to make me some Pumpkin Pie. 🙂
Not only is this Pumpkin Pie have No Sugar Added, but it has TOFU in it! 😀
A little while back, Matt @ The Athlete’s Plate asked what was our favorite way to use tofu, and I told him I liked to use it in PUMPKIN PIE! 😀
One of my lovely friends devoured a slice of My NO SUGAR ADDED Pumpkin Pie and fell in love with it. She asked me for my recipe, and I gave her my word I’d share my recipe with her.
Now I am going to share it with you. 🙂
No Sugar Added Pumpkin Pie
This is No Sugar Added, can be Gluten Free (**see note), and is VEGAN!
Ingredients
Filling
- 15oz can of pumpkin purée
- 14oz soft (silken) tofu
- 1 1/2 cup chopped dates
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- a dash each of ground allspice and cloves
Crust (based on this recipe from Bob Red Mill’s)
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (or oat flour to make GLUTEN FREE)
- 3 tablespoons Smart Balance Spread
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4-5 Tablespoons ICE cold water
- 1/4 tsp salt
Directions
Combine the Tofu and Pumpkin in either a Blend-Tec, Vita-Mix, or what-ever-you-have blender.
Add Dates and Spices. BLEND ’em up!
Make the Crust:
Use a fork and mash together the Smart Balance, cinnamon, and flour.
Then, add the COLD water one tablespoon at a time.
You want to just add enough to make it dough-like. Not dry, but not sticky.
Once the dough forms, roll it out on a lightly floured surface.
Form into the pan (I used a 10-inch pie pan).
Imperfect-looking crusts give it more character. 😀
Pour in the filling.
Bake @ 350*F for about 50-55 minutes, or until fork inserted in the center comes out pretty clean.
Let cool and then enjoy!
I like to refrigerate my pies and enjoy them the next day. It gives the flavors some extra time to merge. 😀
Cut yourself a slice and DEVOUR!!! 😀
I may just have a slice for Breakfast tomorrow! Or for Lunch, after my CLEP test. 🙂
How do you like to use Tofu?
xoxox,
What an unusually interesting way to use tofu!
Hehe, thanks. 🙂
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because of its focus on family and being thankful for what you have. I’m thankful for all of the sweet comments you leave on my blog!
I’ve actually never had tofu…I’m not sure how to buy/prepare it – I guess that’s another adventure for the future!
The pumpkin pie looks yumma!
Megan
I used to be afraid of Tofu too, but once I tried it, I was hooked! It is so versitile in baking! 😀
Pumpkin pie is one of those desserts that everytime I eat it, I really wish it would just reappear so I could devour it all over again..and again..
I think it’s cool that you use tofu in pie! I have never heard of that(heh, maybe I’m just silly)!
Haha, I hear ya! 😀 It should just be a never ending slice. 😉
Yum! This looks great! And I love that you made this pie in March. I only make pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and I don’t know why…It’s so good it should be made all year round! 🙂
I totally agree! 😀 Pie is definitely something we should be making year-round!! 😀
brilliant!! I keep forgetting that you can basically do ANYTHING this tofu. I’ll have to try this one for sure!
Tofu is so versatile!! 😀 I love it! 😀
YUMMMMM!!! Kat, sugar-free pumpkin pie??? Did you read my mind?? Did you know pumpkin pie is my favorite dessert of all time???? 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
btw, have you ever tried making pie crust with almond butter??? It’s reaaaaaally yummy 😉
Haha, it must have been inspiration! 😉
This looks great for Thanksgiving and any other day of the year! I love pumpkin pie, I love that there is no added sugar. My mom is a diabetic so I know she will love this too! 🙂
My mom is diabetic too! She loved it. 🙂
Ahh pumpkin pie is my favorite kind of pie!! And sugar free?? Yes please 😀
I hear ya girl!!! 😀 Pumpkin Pie all the way!
I love using tofu in smoothies. it thickens them out and adds protein to boot!
Agreed! 😀 Tofu is the best in smoothies!
What an interesting and creative way to make a pie!! I would probably never make this, simply because I would have to go out and buy tofu (lol) but I would totally try it if YOU made it for me 🙂 Awesome recipe girl!
You should buy some! Don’t be afraid of it. I love using it in baking because of it’s neutral flavor! 😀
you are SO SO CLEVER!!!!!! this looks so freakin yum.. dont u just LOVE how versatile tofu is?!? boggles my mind every day!
YES! Tofu is SO versatile!!! I love it!
Pumpkin Pie is my FAV!! ❤
I can't imagine putting tofu and dates in it! It looks amazing! I am just such a poop and have a hard time trying to get myself to try stuff like that!
Try it! You will never turn back. 🙂
Great recipe!
I actually made tofu brownies today and they were great so I think I’ll try this next
Tofu Brownies?! That is such a great idea! 😀 I would probably make some blondies with tofu. 🙂
Kathleen!!!!!!! You posted the recipe!!!! So glad you did girl! =) looks amazing (as all your recipes do)! I think you may just have to send some my way :P…b/c I’ve never tried tofu and this recipe would be the perfect excuse to try it! =)
Awwwwwwe, thanks Danielle. Yep, I decided to post it even though it wasn’t Thanksgiving. 🙂 What!? Never had tofu?! no,no,no. Try some! It’s like a clean slate that you can have fun with. 😀
Woohoo looks fabulous. bookmarking!! 🙂
I’m glad you like it! 😀
Ooh I’ve been looking for good ways to use tofu! I absolutely love pumpkin, no sugar added baking, and pie! This is perfect!
Good luck with your test tomorrow! I know you’re going to do amazing, especially if you fuel up with an amazing breakfast like this!
Thanks Tara! 😀
Sounds fantastic!!! I love pumpkin pie!
I ❤ Pumpkin Pie too! 😀
OMGsh I am so excited about this recipe! I have always wanted to make a healthy pumpkin pie……or any pie for that matter…..and now I finnaly can! I don’t think I can wait till thanksgiving to make it though….this might have to happen sometime this week!
Haha, I can never make it ’til Thanksgiving without making a b’zillion pies! 😉
This sugar free dessert is just in time since I gave up all added sweeteners (even stevia, my love) for Lent. I love me some pumpkin, and even though I didn’t like pumpkin pie as a kid, I think I would really like this one because of all the yummy ingredients that go into it. Thanks for an awesome recipe!
Have a lovely day!
xox
You gave up Stevia?! I don’t think I could ever do that! 😉
Wow, this looks so yummy, Kat! Seriously, who would have thought of using tofu in a pumpkin pie, it’s genius!
Thanks Kayla! ❤
Delish!!!!!
I made an amazing double layer pumpkin cheesecake pie with tofu from Fat Free Vegan (several times) over the holidays. Sounds kind of similar to this so yours is prob amazing!
Pumpkin Cheesecake sound delicious! 😀
I would have never thought of putting tofu in pumpkin pie! What a great idea! 🙂
Thanks sweetie! 😀
Tofu and pumpkin are two of my favorite foods! Even better is the fact that there’s no sugar. Love this recipe!
YAY for no sugar! 😀
You deserve to be blessed in your life girl! Because you are a blessing in many other people’s life (mine very much included) 😀
You pumpkin pie looks absolutely fabulous!! I LOOOVE pumpkin pie!!!!
Good, amazing, awesome luck on your test tomorrow! I’ll be thinking of you! 🙂
❤
Awwwwwwwwwwwww, thanks Alexandra!!! 😀 You always have the sweetest comments. 🙂
You’ve just reminded me how long it’s been since I’ve had pumpkin pie! Too long. 😛
Have a good week!
Whitney
Pumpkin Pie should have it’s own Food Group. 😉
Wow!! What a cool recipe! I can’t believe you managed to make it without any sugar! That’s a huge accomplishment!
Thanks Sophia! 😀
aaaaaaaah awesome recipe!! Thanks so much!
Thanks girl! 🙂
I’m so glad you pointed out how we should be thankful ALL YEAR, not just on Thanksgiving. Like you said, there are so many tragedies in this world (esp in Japan right now) and you realize you can’t take anything for granted! I’m thankful for you too! 🙂
Thanks! 🙂
Great recipe, I usually use tofu in salads or smoothies
Tofu is delicious in smoothies! 🙂
This looks sooo TASTY!! Yummm. and pumpkin pie definitely reminds me of Thanksgiving too! I love that you used tofu in it. I’ve never heard of that before and now I am very intrigued!! Thanks for sharing!
You should try it! 😀
I love pumpkin pie! This healthified version looks incredible 🙂
Thanks Jenny! 🙂
Yay for recipes without sugar added 🙂 I’ve never actually made a recipe with tofu. I once stir fried tofu with some veggies but I didn’t like it because I accidentally got the wrong kind of tofu. I’ve kind of been scared off of it since then. I really want to try using it in a pie like this though! I need to give it another chance.
Try tofu in baking! It works so well! 😀
this looks amazing!I love using silken tofu to make pudding pies (like banana creme pie) it works so well (and you got to love the nutrition :D)!
Banana Cream Pie sounds DELICIOUS! 😀
That looks seriously good! I still haven’t tried tofu in a dessert yet, but this could be the perfect opportunity! I love pumpkin everything!
Me too! 😀 Pumpkin is a dream come true. 🙂
This is fantastic, I can’t eat regular pumpkin pie because of all of the milk – looking forward to trying this out!
I can’t eat regular Pumpkin Pie because of the milk too! 😀 That’s another reason I love this so much! 😀
This looks great! Tofu surprisingly makes such good pies. And it’s nice to get in some extra protein and calcium. I always eat leftover pie for breakfast too. Yay for breakfast desserts!
I hear you Rachel!!! Dessert for Breakfast is the BEST! 😀
I haven’t had pumpkin pie since last year, I love how the tofu makes it look all whipped!
The tofu works so well in this! 😀
Wow, I haven’t had pumpkin pie in so long, this sounds great!!! I usually like to make tofu stirfry with some kind of peanut or teriyaki sauce 🙂
That sounds delicious! 😀
Love pumpkin pie!! Such a great way to use tofu and get some protein in there 🙂
I love it too! 😀
I’m so happy that you posted this! My sister’s boyfriend can’t eat sugar, so she’s always bugging me for no sugar added recipes (which i never have)…can’t wait to show her.
thanks!!
emily
You are so welcome! 🙂 Thanks for reading! 😀
Fun twist on a pumpkin pie!
Thanks Casey! 😀
Oh yum! I love love love pumpkin pie and you just gave me a reason to make it more often! Yay for sugar free!
I’m still experimenting with tofu…but I’ve made tofu brownies and a pumpkin curry soup with tofu that both turned out fantastic!
I haven’t made Tofu Brownies before. They sound AMAZING! 🙂
wow! this is really awesome.
Thanks Christina! 🙂
Spotted this on pinterest! Love it! 😀 Tofu rocks!