CRUNCHY PUMPKIN PIE

This pie uses only a small amount of oil in the crust and skim milk in the filling to make it heart-healthy.

For the pie crust:

For the pie filling:

1. Preheat oven to 425o F.
2. Mix oats, flour, almonds, sugar, and salt together in small mixing bowl.
3. Blend oil and water together in measuring cup with fork or small wire whisk until emulsified.
4. Add oil mixture to dry ingredients and mix well. If needed, add small amount of water to hold mixture together.
5. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until light brown.
6. Turn down oven to 350o F.
7. Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl.
8. Add eggs and vanilla and mix to blend ingredients.
9. Add pumpkin and milk and stir to combine.
10. Pour into prepared pie shells.
11. Bake 45 minutes at 350o F or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.

Yield: 9 servings--Serving Size: 1/9 of a 9-inch pie

Each serving provides:

Calories: 177
Total fat: 8 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 24 mg
Sodium: 153 mg Poll();