Healthy Turmeric Pie for Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving around the corner, preparations for the perfect dish for family functions are underway. Holiday treats are often packed with tons of sugar and inflammatory ingredients that can make you feel bloated and tired afterward. So, this year, we want to share a recipe for turmeric pie that’s not only tasty but loaded with health benefits too. Get ready to enjoy this autumn dessert guilt-free and share in all the wellness with loved ones over homemade pie this Thanksgiving!  

Key Takeaways:

• The health benefits of turmeric are plentiful, especially for inflammation.
• You can enjoy the antioxidant properties of turmeric, brain health, and cardiovascular health.
• Yellow & Black Turmeric helps fight free radicals in the body.*
• Healthy Turmeric Pie recipe makes for the perfect Thanksgiving dessert idea.

Incorporating turmeric when leading up to Thanksgiving could give you the health boost you need!

Table of Contents: 

• Benefits of Turmeric
• Antioxidant Properties
• Brain Health Booster
• Cardiovascular Benefits
• Yellow & Black Turmeric
• Turmeric Pie Recipe

The Benefits of Turmeric 

Turmeric has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. As you work to remain healthy over the holidays, turmeric could be the healthy secret weapon you’ve been looking for! 

Antioxidant Properties

Oxidants are molecules that contribute to your body’s aging process and overall health decline. Turmeric has been shown to have antioxidant effects in the body, helping to fight signs and symptoms of aging. Antioxidant properties protect your body from free radicals that interact with your cell’s natural components. This spice is a great tool to assist with healthy aging and cell damage protection. 

Brain Health Booster

Turmeric contains compounds that may boost your brain health. It interacts with your brain’s neurons to form new connections, which gives your brain a higher capacity for healing and rewiring. Curcumin, one of the main components of turmeric, has been shown to increase the brain’s connections related to memory and attention. 

Cardiovascular Benefits

Some studies have shown that turmeric can benefit your heart. It is said that turmeric can improve the integrity of your blood vessel lining, which regulates blood pressure and heart function. Turmeric also helps your body mount a proper inflammatory response. Poor inflammatory management can cause potential heart health complications. 

Yellow & Black Turmeric

Yellow and black turmeric contain beneficial compounds to fight bodily ailments associated with aging and cell breakdown.* Our turmeric pie recipe is a great way to incorporate turmeric into your diet. However, you can also supplement Yellow & Black Turmeric daily to improve your overall health.* Maybe even break open a few capsules and use it for the recipe below!

Our Yellow & Black Turmeric supplement helps to fight free radical damage in the body.* If you want to boost your body’s healthy aging capacities and protect against cell degradation,* the Quality of Life Yellow & Black Turmeric supplement is a great option. 

Turmeric Pie Recipe

Turmeric pie is a delicious and healthy savory dessert for after you’ve enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast with family and friends. This unique twist on the classic American treat—pie—is sure to be a hit this year. 

You can prepare this recipe up to three days in advance of when you plan to serve it, making the days leading up to Thanksgiving less stressful with preparations underway. You may even become known for your distinct recipes after you bring this turmeric pie to the Thanksgiving table! Bonus, this recipe is gluten free, and it can even be made vegan if desired by replacing dairy products accordingly.

Ingredients 

For this recipe, you will need to make the crust, topping, and filling of the pie. 

For the crust, you will need the following ingredients:

• ¾ cup almonds
• ¼ cup gluten-free oats
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 1 ¼ cups shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 1 large egg white (or vegan egg substitute)
• Salt to taste
• Crushed black pepper to taste 

For the filling of the pie, you will need these ingredients:

• 30 oz. unsweetened coconut milk
• 16 crushed cardamom pods
• 2 crushed cinnamon sticks
• 1 grated piece of ginger
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 4 large egg yolks (replace with vegan egg substitute if desired)
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup pure honey (replace with maple syrup if desired)
• 3 tablespoons virgin coconut oil

For the pie topping, you will need:

• ¼ cup coconut flakes
• 1 teaspoon pure honey (replace with maple syrup if desired)
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

These ingredients are the basis of this gluten-free, dairy-free turmeric pie. If you opt for no-sugar-added ingredients, this pie can even be made low in sugar, so your gluten-free, dairy-free, and health-conscious guests can all enjoy this Thanksgiving dessert. 

Crust Cooking Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Use a food processor to finely grind shredded coconut, almonds, oats, and coconut sugar. This takes about two minutes. 
• Add the egg white, salt, and pepper and pulse the food processor to thicken the dough. The crust dough should form a firm ball. 
• Press the crust dough into the bottom of a pie pan. Smooth the dough so that it evenly covers the pan. 
• Bake the crust in the oven until it has a golden-brown color all over. This takes about 20-25 minutes. Allow your crust to cool before moving on to the next steps.

Filling Instructions

• Add coconut milk, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, salt, and 1 ½ teaspoon of ground turmeric to a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, remove from the heat source, and cover the pan. Allow the covered pan to infuse the ingredients for 20 minutes. 
• Add egg yolks, cornstarch, ½ cup of honey, and salt into a bowl. Whisk ingredients until they reach a smooth consistency. 
• Strain coconut milk into the egg yolk mixture and return the custard to the saucepan. 
• Use medium heat for cooking until the mixture is bubbling and thick. Whisk this mixture constantly as it cooks. This takes about three to four minutes. 
• Remove the pan from the heat source. Add in the coconut oil and stir until it is all a smooth consistency. Then, pour this custard mixture into the crust without overflowing the pan. 

Topping Instructions

• Add ½ teaspoon turmeric and one teaspoon of pure honey into a small bowl and mix together. Set aside the bowl.
• Add coconut flakes, honey, and turmeric onto a baking sheet. Let it cool for 5 minutes. Bake the topping until it has a golden-brown color. 
• Drizzle the turmeric and honey mixture onto the top of the cooked pie. Add dry toppings as desired. 

Serving Instructions

You can serve this pie as soon as it’s topped and cooled to taste. Pie can be sliced and served individually or cut into larger sections. Place the pieces on serving plates and hand them to your guests. Enjoy!

Healthy Turmeric Pie Dessert

The benefits of turmeric are great for healthy aging, inflammatory response, and general wellness. Plus, this spice is delicious! Your turmeric pie dish is sure to be well-loved this holiday season.

For an extra boost, grab a bottle of our Yellow & Black Turmeric. You can use these daily for preventative health to avoid cell damage from free radicals.* We want you to enjoy your holiday season without any setbacks to your health, so the turmeric pie recipe is a perfect way to enjoy a holiday dessert free of guilt!