Low Sodium Pumpkin Pie Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis low sodium pumpkin pie recipe is an easy, delicious, salt-free dessert, perfect for your holiday table! It’s made with pumpkin puree, eggs, spices, and tips for hot to choose a great pre-made pie crust.
This classic dessert is made low sodium by a few simple ingredient swaps. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just any fall holiday! And it tastes so good, that the whole family will love it.
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and I wanted to make a low sodium version of classic pumpkin pie! It’s unbelievably simple to make your own pie from scratch, and you can control how much sodium and salt are in the pie.
You can use pre-made/store-bough pie crusts, as many stores have great low sodium options available. Mix canned pumpkin, eggs, sugar, and some spices in a large bowl, add to a pie crust and bake. You have the easiest homemade dessert that is low in sodium and has no added salt.
This Low Sodium Pumpkin Pie Recipe Is
- Bright
- Sweet
- Cinnamon-y
- Easy to Make
- Impressive
- A Great Holiday Recipe
- Made Without Salt
What’s In This Low Sodium Pie Recipe?
See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!
- Canned Pumpkin – I stock up on canned pumpkin and enjoy it all year! Make sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie mix or else it will be too sweet.
- Eggs – Eggs naturally contain about 60-70mg of sodium per large egg.
- Granulated Sugar
- All Purpose Flour
- Vanilla Extract: it’s super important to use real pure vanilla extract, and not artificial baking vanilla flavor. This real all natural vanilla is a fantastic ingredient to give this recipe an extra boost.
- Ceylon Cinnamon – we use Ceylon cinnamon which has a great flavor.
- Nutmeg
- Coconut Milk: I use unsweetened full-fat coconut milk, which I’d definitely recommend over lite coconut milk. The flavor makes this dish rich and creamy without any dairy. Coconut milk contains just 30mg for a ⅓ cup serving, making it a great low sodium milk alternative.
- Pie Crusts – see below for some tips on buying pre-made!
How To Choose a Pie Crust
Making pie from scratch can seem daunting – luckily it’s very simple when you find a good pre-made pie crust! I’ve found some really great ones lately that have 35-80mg of sodium per serving.
One tip: check the frozen section! I’ve found that the frozen pie crusts in my stores are lower in sodium than the ones in the baking aisle.
Trader Joes has a great gluten free low sodium pie crust. I’ve also used these pie crusts from Whole Foods which have 35mg sodium per serving, and are great for sweet pies and also savory quiches.
If you want to make your own, I like to use this almond flour pie crust recipe, just omit the salt.
How To Make This Recipe
- Read the directions on your pie crust – thaw or bring to room temperature if needed.
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, add the pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, coconut milk, and stir well to combine. Fold together until well mixed and smooth. The mixture will be liquid-y, but it will firm once baked.
- Fill each pie crust with the filling, so as to not spill over the edge of the crust.
- Place the pies in the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
- Turn heat down to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake for an additional 35 to 45 minutes, or until filling has set.
- Allow pies to cool before slicing. Enjoy!
An Easy Low Sodium Thanksgiving Dessert Recipe
Whether you are cooking an low sodium or low salt dessert for yourself or for loved ones, this pumpkin pie recipe is a major crowd pleaser! I serve this all the time to guests who don’t even realize it’s low in sodium and has no salt added.
This pie recipe easy to make ahead of time, takes between 5 and 10 minutes to prepare, and requires very little prep time. Let us know in the comments if you make this, and browse the rest of our low sodium holiday recipes and low sodium desserts here!
More Low Sodium Thanksgiving Ideas
- Low Sodium Sweet Potato Casserole
- Salt Free Stuffing Recipe
- Low Sodium Deviled Eggs
- Low Sodium Green Bean Casserole
- Creamy Low Sodium Mashed Potatoes
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Low Sodium Pumpkin Pie
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 28 ounces pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie mix
- 3 eggs
- 1.5 cups sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk full fat
- 2 9-inch pie crusts low sodium
Instructions
- Read the directions on your pie crust – thaw or bring to room temperature if needed.
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, add the pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, coconut milk, and stir well to combine. Fold together until well mixed and smooth. The mixture will be liquid-y, but it will firm once baked.
- Fill each pie crust with the filling, so as to not spill over the edge of the crust.
- Place the pies in the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
- Turn heat down to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake for an additional 35 to 45 minutes, or until filling has set.
- Allow pies to cool before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
Serving Size
This recipe makes 2 pies. If you slice each pie into 8 slices, then 1 slice of pie is 1 serving (or 1/16th of the total recipe).Nutrition estimate (for 1 serving)
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used in our kitchen. It will vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify your nutrition content and sodium amounts.
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A great pie with flavor that’s superb
We’re is the crust, recipe?
Hi Bonnie, I didn’t add a crust recipe here, however I do have a few tips in the article for buying a pre-made pie crust. Check the frozen section of your grocery store, I have been able to find very low sodium crusts there at a variety of stores near me (including Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s). I’ll see if I can develop one from scratch though, so I’ll add that to my list 🙂 thanks for the suggestion!
– Kelly