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    Home > Blog > Protein Desserts

    Sweet Potato Pie with Protein (Gluten Free)

    Updated: Aug 21, 2024 · Published: Nov 27, 2014 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    A holiday favorite made healthy and high-protein! This sweet potato pie with protein has no added sugar and is gluten free. And it's delicious!

    slice of sugar free sweet potato pie with a swirl of cashew whipped cream on a white plate with a silver fork on a brown wood table
    Gluten Free Sugar Free Sweet Potato Pie

    Similar to my Pumpkin Protein Pie, the recipe for this sweet potato protein pie starts with a traditional recipe and makes some simple substitutions. Instead of sweetened evaporated milk, I'm using vanilla whey protein mixed with water. And instead of a traditional crust, I'm using a protein crust made with vanilla rice or pea protein and almond butter. Now you can enjoy holiday pie while fueling your body!

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    Pie Crust made with Protein Powder
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    Unbaked Sweet Potato Pie with Protein
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    Gluten Free Sugar Free Sweet Potato Pie

    Give this recipe a try!

    Recipe

    slice of sweet potato pie with a swirl of cashew whipped cream on a white plate with a silver fork on a brown wood table

    Sugar Free Sweet Potato Pie (Gluten Free)

    Andréa Marchese
    A healthier, high-protein version of a holiday favorite. This Sweet Potato Protein Pie has no added sugar and is gluten free. Makes one 9" pie (8 servings).
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients

    Crust:

    • ⅓ cup almond butter 80g
    • ⅓ cup filtered water 80ml
    • ½ cup vanilla rice or pea protein powder (56g)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Filling:

    • 1 ½ cups cooked sweet potato 225g
    • 1 cup filtered water separated (240ml)
    • 2 large eggs whole
    • ½ cup vanilla whey protein concentrate 45g
    • ¾ teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
    • In a medium bowl, mix almond butter with water until smooth.
    • Add in rice protein and cinnamon. Mix until combined. (If the batter is sticky, add a little more rice protein.)
    • Press into 9" pie pan.
    • Bake for about 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
    • Meanwhile, puree sweet potato with ½ cup water.
    • Pour into a bowl, and add eggs. Mix until smooth.
    • Combine with remaining ingredients (including the remaining ½ cup water) and mix well.
    • Pour into pie crust.
    • Bake for about 40 minutes, until the center of the pie is firm to the touch.
    • Let cool completely.
    • Top with Cashew Whipped Cream (if desired, not included in macros) and enjoy!

    Notes

    A note about substitutions: because each type of protein powder has a distinct flavor and texture when baked, I would not try substituting different types of protein powders in this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/8 pie | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
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    Comments

    1. Andréa says

      May 20, 2015 at 1:03 pm

      Thanks, Christine! My pleasure!

    2. [email protected] says

      May 18, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      Keep the goodies coming;)

    3. [email protected] says

      May 18, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Thank you!
      Love all your delicious protein deserts!

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