Sweet Treats…

From time to time I go through these stages where I crave the craziest things. Often times it may be something simple, such as a taco or a bowl of cereal, that I can quickly whip up for myself. But, sometimes it is crazy things — things I might only have once a year, say at Thanksgiving and boy is that ever so true today … I want Pumpkin Pie … where that craving came from, I do not know … but it is something that I often find myself thinking about. Of course you walk through the grocery store and you are tempted with all sorts of tasty bakery goodies around every corner, but that voice in your head knows that you shouldn't indulge in those — so you are left thinking how can I make a sweet treat and not blow out everything I am trying to do for myself? The answer is below, especially if like me you are wanting some Pumpkin Pie some 8 months earlier than normal…

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Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients:

1 can pumpkin (15 oz)

1 can evaporated skim milk (12 oz)

3/4 cup egg substitute (or 3 egg whites)

1/2 tsp salt

3 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp vanilla

2/3 C. Splenda (or sugar) or to taste

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.

Pour into a 9" sprayed pie pan

Bake at 400 for 15 minutes, and then at 325 for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Serves 8

Whole Pie: 8 points (or ONE pt. for 1/8 pie)

TIP!

Top this pie with a little fat free Cool-Whip for even more of a treat! Counts as a vegetable serving and

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I must be honest and say I have not yet tried this …. but I plan to, probably tonight … so I will update you on how this goes and if you are brave I invite you to try it out too!!

Continued Best Wishes to all of you,

Amber