Protein Pumpkin Pie

serves 12 [219 cals, 9g p per serving]

*without the whip*

Graham Cracker Crust:

This is the same Protein Graham Cracker recipe from Protein Bakes.

 • 84 grams (¾ cup) coconut flour

 • 48 grams (½ cup) whey protein powder - vanilla [10% off code: FAMILY83]

 • 3 grams (½ tsp) salt

 • 4.6 grams (1 tsp) baking powder

 • 2.6 grams (1 tsp) cinnamon

 • 81.8 grams (¼ cup + 2 tbsp) coconut oil, melted and cooled (or use butter/ghee)

 • 48 grams (¼ cup) coconut sugar

 • 44.1 grams (2 tbsp) raw honey

 • 13 grams (1 tbsp) vanilla extract

 • 2 medium (88 grams) eggs

Ingredients for filling:

 • 2 large eggs

 • 1 can (425 g) pumpkin puree

 • 96 grams (1/2 cup) coconut sugar

 • 59 grams (1/4 cup) raw milk

 • 1.5 grams (1 tsp) pumpkin pie spice

 • 58 grams (1/4 cup) nonfat cottage cheese

 • 2.5 grams (2/3 tsp) vanilla extract

 • 60 grams (2/3 cup) whey protein powder - vanilla [10% off code: FAMILY83]

Ingredients for whipped cream (optional):

 • 240 grams (1 cup) raw heavy cream

 • 44.1 grams (2 tbsp) raw honey

 • 2 grams (1/2 tsp) vanilla extract

Instructions:

 1 Preheat the oven to 350ºF/180ºC.

 2 To form the pie crust, use the same recipe for the protein graham crackers. Instead of forming the dough into a graham cracker shape, place and shape thinly rolled dough into a parchment-lined 9-inch pie pan after rolling the dough out. Use a flat-bottomed cup or measuring cup to lightly press and shape. Use your fingers to form and pack dough into the sides of the pie pan. Set aside.

 3 Combine all of the filling ingredients using a hand mixer or food processor.

 4 Pour the filling over the prepared pie crust evenly.

 5 Bake for 15 minutes at 350ºF/180ºC.

 6 Then turn the oven down to 300ºF/150ºC and bake for another 15 minutes or until crust begins to brown.

 7 Remove the pie and let cool for a few hours at room temperature.

 8 Refrigerate and remove only when ready to serve.

 9 Prepare whipped cream topping by combining all of the ingredients and using a hand mixer to whip until peaks form (about 1 minute). Spread over pie when ready to serve.