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Keto Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie (THM S)

November 19, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Looking for the perfect fall or holiday dessert for your low carb diet? This Keto pumpkin ice cream pie is the perfect way to indulge without guilt.

Pumpkin meets sugar free ice cream and lies on top of a delicious and flavorful pecan crust. Tell me, why did we eat sugar before? Because once you try this ice cream pie, you will wonder that too!

This recipe was actually inspired by & lightly adapted from a Breyers pumpkin ice cream pie that I saw on Pinterest. I switched up a few things like the crust, sweeteners and ice cream to make it compatible for Keto, Low Carb and Trim Healthy Mama (S) lifestyles.

And the best part? Aside from it tasting like a piece of pumpkin pie swirled with vanilla ice cream. It is really pretty easy to make. The only hard part is waiting for it to freeze back up after you mix it.

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Keto Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie

The pie starts off with a pecan crust. I first made this crust for my double layer Keto pumpkin cheesecake and it is amazing. It adds so much more than the graham cracker crusts you ate before Keto.

Next, comes a mixture of rich pumpkin, cinnamon, vanilla ice cream and of course a little “sugar.” Freeze it & eat it 4 hours later.

And it is so so so good. My daughter (6) actually snagged my piece before I got a bite. Which is saying something because kids are picky.

So what do you need to make this Keto pumpkin ice cream pie?

Ingredients for Pecan Pie Crust

Chopped Pecans
Butter
Cinnamon
Monk Fruit

Low Carb Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie Filling

A low carb/Keto/THM approved vanilla ice cream
Swerve Brown Sugar
Pumpkin Puree (not pie filling, the only ingredient should be pumpkin)
Cinnamon

Allowable Ice Cream Options

Since this recipe was inspired by the Breyers recipe, let’s start there. The Breyer’s Carb Smart (which is allowed as an S on THM) can be used in this recipe.

You could also use a compliant vanilla ice cream of your choice like Halo Top or Rebel.

Making the Frozen Pumpkin Pie

This recipe would be no bake except for the fact that you need to bake your homemade low carb pecan crust. But it is easy and only takes a blender & 10 minutes!

Simply combine the pecan crust ingredients into your blender and blend until everything is combined. The pecans will become so fine that it will look like brown paste.

Make sure the butter is all blended together. That is when I know it is ready.

This is what it will look like before baking.

Spread the pecan mixture into a pie pan and bake at 350 degrees for ten minutes.

Remove from the oven and let the crust cool completely. You could also do this ahead of time and freeze.

Blending the Pumpkin Ice Cream

In a medium bowl, combine the vanilla ice cream, brown “sugar,” cinnamon and pumpkin. Mix with a hand or stand mixture until completely combined.

The ice cream will become smooth.

Pour this mixture on top of your cool and frozen crust.

Place the pie in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Serving the Keto Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie

Take the pie out of the freezer about 20 minutes before you are ready to serve.

Top with homemade whipped cream or Fat Free Reddi Whip (for my THM Drive Thru Sues) and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

More Low Carb Holiday Recipes

Instant Pot Brown “Sugar” Holiday Ham

Crock Pot Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce

Keto Double Layer Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Mushrooms

Sausage Rotel Stuffed Mushrooms

Everything But the Bagel Goat Cheese Spread

Tons of Keto Dips that you can Dip with Pork Rinds

Keto Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie (THM S)

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Ingredients

Keto (THM S ) Pecan Pie Crust

1.5 cups chopped pecans
4 tbsp Butter
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tbsp monk fruit

Keto (THM S) Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie Filling

3 cups Breyers Carb Balance Ice Cream (Or choice of Vanilla Keto friendly Ice Cream)
1/3 cup Swerve Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup pumpkin puree

Servings

Ingredients

Keto (THM S ) Pecan Pie Crust

1.5 cups chopped pecans
4 tbsp Butter
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tbsp monk fruit

Keto (THM S) Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie Filling

3 cups Breyers Carb Balance Ice Cream (Or choice of Vanilla Keto friendly Ice Cream)
1/3 cup Swerve Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup pumpkin puree

Instructions

Combine all crust ingredients into a blender. Pulse until the nuts are fine and the butter is evenly incorporated. (The butter doesn't need to be melted but if it is close to room temp it will blend more quickly.)
Spread the pecan mixture into a pie plate and bake for ten minutes at 350 degrees.
Remove the pie crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
Combine the ice cream, pumpkin, cinnamon and Swerve together in a medium bowl. Using a hand or a stand mixer blend until completely smooth.
Spread the ice cream mixture on top of the cooled pecan crust.
Cover & freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Allow the low carb pumpkin ice cream pie to sit on the counter for about 20 minutes before cutting.
Serve with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.

Healthy Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal – THM E

September 24, 2020 by Stacy Craft 2 Comments

If you are looking for delicious way to add some seasonal pumpkin spice to your breakfast plate, you are in the right spot! This healthy pumpkin baked oatmeal has no sugar added and is a Trim Healthy Mama E recipe.

I woke up a couple of days ago before the rest of my household and two cups of my favorite fall coffee later, I was up searching my pantry for something to make for breakfast. And I was craving warm fall spices and something pumpkin.

Baked oatmeal is a favorite of mine for a number of reasons! When oatmeal is baked it doesn’t get that mush effect that you have had before with the microwave kind.

It is also a nice make ahead breakfast that warms up quickly throughout the week and you can even freeze it for later. So you cook once and eat for days.

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Healthy Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal – THM E

This healthy and sugar free baked pumpkin oatmeal is packed with pumpkin pie spice, maple extract and of course real pumpkin. It is a nice warm breakfast that will give you those healthy carbs you need to get through the morning.

It is a great breakfast to make on Saturday or Sunday and then warm up throughout the week for quick and easy workday meals.

What You Need For Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal

Almond Milk
Egg Whites
Maple Extract (Can sub vanilla)
Canned Pumpkin (Just pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling)
Very Ripe Banana
Swerve Brown Sugar
Salt
Oats
Baking Powder
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Bake Believe or Lily’s Chocolate Chips (The picture shows how many I wanted to use – but follow the recipe to keep it an E meal)

How to Make the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bake

In a medium bowl, mash the overripe banana really well with a fork. You don’t want to have a bunch of banana chunks.

Next, add the almond milk, egg whites, maple extract, pumpkin and brown sugar. Mix well.

In a separate medium bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt.

Slowly add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

Add in the chocolate chips and combine with the oatmeal mixture.

Baking the Pumpkin Oatmeal

Place the pumpkin spice oatmeal into a greased 8×8 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 23-25 minutes or until the middle is set.

Toppings for the Baked Oatmeal

This afternoon, I ate this healthy pumpkin baked oatmeal plain. It is good just as it is but toppings always make meals a little more fun and extravagant without a lot of effort.

Here are some ideas to top your baked oatmeal with that are on plan for a Trim Healthy Mama E meal:

Two Good Vanilla Yogurt
On Plan Maple Syrup (TJ’s Taste has one that looks pretty easy)
Fat Free Reddi Whip
Warm Almond Milk

Try this THM E Sugar Free Peach Baked Oatmeal

Healthy Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal - THM E

This healthy pumpkin spice baked oatmeal with sugar free chocolate chips brings tons of seasonal flavors like pumpkin and maple to your breakfast table. A Trim Healthy Mama E meal.

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Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
3 egg whites
1 tsp maple extract (can sub Vanilla Extract)
1/2 can pumpkin
1 very ripe banana
1/2 cup Swerve Brown Sugar

Dry Ingredients

3 cups oats
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 tbsp Bake Believe or Lily's Chocolate Chips

Servings

people

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
3 egg whites
1 tsp maple extract (can sub Vanilla Extract)
1/2 can pumpkin
1 very ripe banana
1/2 cup Swerve Brown Sugar

Dry Ingredients

3 cups oats
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 tbsp Bake Believe or Lily's Chocolate Chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the peeled banana in a medium bowl and mash it well with a fork.
Add the remaining wet ingredients (milk, egg whites, extract, pumpkin) and the brown sugar. Mix well.
Add the dry ingredients into a separate bowl and mix together.
Slowly add the wet ingredient bowl's contents into the dry ingredient bowl. Mix until completely incorporated.
Add the chocolate chips and gently fold in.
Spread into a greased 8x8 or 9x9 pan.
Bake for 23-25 minutes or until set.
Serve with Two Good Brand Vanilla Greek Yogurt, No Sugar maple syrup or fat free Reddi Whip.

Harvest Party No Bake Pumpkin Cupcakes

September 16, 2018 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Harvest Party No Bake Pumpkin Cupcakes are made from store bought ingredients and can be made in less than 5 minutes.

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Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. We have fun making not so spooky (no bake) witch cakes, decorating the yard with tacky inflatables that my kids LOVE, and going to trunk or treat festivals. However, some schools opt for a more generic Fall or Harvest Party instead of a Halloween focused one. Typically those parties specify no scary things like ghosts, goblins or monsters.

If your child’s school requires this or if you are just looking for a fun seasonal treat without a Halloween focus, these little treats are easy and festive.

Harvest Party No Bake Pumpkin Cupcakes

It is only September and the pumpkins are already everywhere. I have seen them at the grocery store, of course Hobby Lobby, and all over Pinterest. I even found 45 unique pumpkin spice products on Amazon. And I love the beauty of a plain pumpkin as part of your Fall decor. So why not bring a sweet little orange pumpkin for a class party?

My daughter and I whipped up a couple of these yesterday for an afternoon treat. If you can unwrap Hostess cupcakes, you can make these harvest party no bake pumpkin cupcakes. In fact, your 4 year old can do it! I love involving the kids in making seasonal treats.

What You Need

–Hostess Orange Cupcakes

– Green M&M’s (I just bought a regular bag of M&M’s and picked out the green ones)

–White Icing

When making kid treats, I love to find things that use just a couple of ingredients that are easy to find. It cuts down on costs and allows me to do more fun things for each holiday.

Making the Harvest Party No Bake Pumpkin Cupcakes

Get ready, you are going to be able to make these adorable pumpkin cakes and still have time to go take a bubble bath (or who am I kidding, you will have time to do the 3 loads of laundry waiting, homework and dance lessons – but Hey, at least you will have time!).

Unwrap the orange cupcakes and turn them upside down on your platter or in your clear cello bags (the icing swirl should be facing down).

Take a green M&M and put a dab of white icing on the bottom (skinny side so that it will stand up vertically). Using the icing like glue, stand the M&M upright in the center of your cupcake.

Bam! Now you have a set of harvest party no bake pumpkin cupcakes to take to school festivities. Would your kids like these pumpkin cakes?

If you have a Halloween party to attend, check out these No Bake ghost cakes for a spooky twist.