The traditional way of enjoying pumpkin is in a pie. This is a recipe by Natasha Corrett, created in collaboration with Holland and Barrett's free-from range. This healthy take on the traditional pumpkin pie is perfect for Halloween.
PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE
Serves 6–8
For the crust:
50g (1¾oz) dates, pitted
65ml (2½fl oz/¼ cup) hot water
1 tbsp sunflower oil
200g (7oz/2¼ cups) ground almonds
¹⁄8 tsp ground nutmeg
For the filling:
600g (1lb 5oz) pumpkin, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tbsp sunflower oil
3 eggs
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp mixed spice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp coconut flour
2 tbsp agave syrup
Method
Method
Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/gas mark 3, and line a 15cm
(6in) tart tin with baking parchment.
Soak the dates for 10 minutes in the measured water, then
drain.
Put all the crust ingredients into a food processor and
pulse until they come together to form a ball. Carefully tip the ball into the
tin and press the ‘dough’ evenly all around.
Prick the dough and bake for 15–20 minutes or until lightly
golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes before adding the
filling.
Roast the pumpkin with the sunflower oil for
20 minutes until it is soft. Remove from the oven and allow
to cool.
Transfer the roasted pumpkin to a blender and whizz until
smooth. Then add the eggs, spices, vanilla extract, coconut flour and agave
syrup and blend again until you get a super-smooth mixture. Scoop the mixture
up and transfer into the crust and bake for 30–40 minutes. Remove from the oven
and allow to cool.
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If pumpkin pie isn't your thing, Holland and Barrett stock a range of pumpkin products that are nutritious and perfect for this time of year. Great for healthy snacking!
Meridian Organic Pumpkin Seed Butter 170g £3.29
Freed Gluten Free Crispbread with Cheddar and Pumpkin Seed 160g £2.89
Biona Organic Spiced Pumpkin Soup 680g £2.69
Neal's Yard Wholefoods Pumpkin Seeds 400g £7.99
9 Bar Pumpkin Mixed Seed 50g 99p
Rude Health The Pumpkin Bar 35g 99p
Find these in store or online at www.hollandandbarrett.com.
Holland and Barrett also stock a great range of Free From treats for children for Halloween. Perfect for vegetarian and vegan children or children with food allergies or intolerances. No one needs to miss out on Trick or Treating with goodies such as Orgran Outback Animals Chocolate Cookies Multipack £3.37, Goody Good Stuff Cola Breeze sweets £1.49 and Moo Free Bar Crunchy Banana £2.70.
Meridian Organic Pumpkin Seed Butter 170g £3.29
Freed Gluten Free Crispbread with Cheddar and Pumpkin Seed 160g £2.89
Biona Organic Spiced Pumpkin Soup 680g £2.69
Neal's Yard Wholefoods Pumpkin Seeds 400g £7.99
9 Bar Pumpkin Mixed Seed 50g 99p
Rude Health The Pumpkin Bar 35g 99p
Find these in store or online at www.hollandandbarrett.com.
Holland and Barrett also stock a great range of Free From treats for children for Halloween. Perfect for vegetarian and vegan children or children with food allergies or intolerances. No one needs to miss out on Trick or Treating with goodies such as Orgran Outback Animals Chocolate Cookies Multipack £3.37, Goody Good Stuff Cola Breeze sweets £1.49 and Moo Free Bar Crunchy Banana £2.70.