If your family is anything like mine, they’re loosening their belts and complaining about how ‘stuffed’ they feel BEFORE they leave the dinner table! Why is it that holiday’s make people feel they have license to eat 10,000 calories in one meal? Well, maybe not 10,000, but it’s probably close! With just a little effort, it can be easy to make the holidays special AND healthy! There are lots of ways to make traditional favorites a little healthier. Is pumpkin pie a must on the menu? Try this recipe for a healthier option, compliments of Meals.com. At 138 calories, 1.6 g fat and 1.5 g saturated fat (1/8 of the pie) you’ll save over 120 calories, 7 g fat and 3 g saturated fat! Your arteries and your waist line will thank you! Lite 'n Easy Crustless Pumpkin Pie Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 5 min Servings: 8 Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray
2 Tbsp Water
2 envelopes Unflavored gelatin (7 grams each)
2 ¼ cups NESTLE® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk, divided
1 can LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin (15 oz)
½ cup Packed dark brown sugar (or low calorie sweetener equivalent)
2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp Vanilla extract
Directions:
COAT 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
PLACE water in medium bowl; sprinkle gelatin over water. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes or until softened. Mixture may be firm. Bring 1 cup evaporated milk just to a boil in a small saucepan. Slowly stir hot evaporated milk into gelatin. Stir in remaining evaporated milk, pumpkin, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract.
POUR mixture into prepared pie plate. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Garnish with (fat free) whipped topping and fresh berries, if desired.
Want other tips to keep from hating yourself the “morning after” the big meal? Try these, and remember…even with healthy foods, portion control is a must! - Make mashed potatoes with skim milk and minimal fat. Add butter flavoring instead of real butter (find it in the spice & seasoning isle).
- Always serve vegetables plain. Let each person decide whether to add butter or salt.
- Put a fresh veggie tray out for snacking and use fat free dressing for dipping.
- Take a group walk after the meal. The dishes can wait; enjoy some time with family and friends!
- Renee Labels: healthy eating, Holiday Eating, Renee
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Renee,
That pumpkin pie receipe was a hit at Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks. However, I did bring up where I got the receipe and we started talking about what you said on the blog about dinner being close to 10,000 calories. Family and friends at dinner came up with about 5,000 per plate. I explained that the pie was a perfect example of making something that taste good without all the added calories, is easy. Go to Sensei.com for more great receipes. :)
Theresa Pitchard