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SERVINGS: 8
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 120 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
1/2 c | |
1/2 tsp | |
2 whole | |
1/4 c | |
1/2 tsp | |
1/3 c | |
2 c | |
1 tsp | |
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE
1. Boil the sweet potatoes, leaving the skin on, until they are soft (about 40 minutes)
2. Remove the skins after potato cools. Soaking them in cold water will help them cool more quickly.
3. Mash potatoes with remaining ingredients.
4. Pour filling into an unbaked oatmeal based pie crust (see instructions).
5. Bake at 350 degrees for an hour, or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Hunting for something sweet? Trick-or-treating in the grocery aisles and in your pantry? This time of year can be difficult for those who find treats irresistible, as sweet consumption ramps up from Halloween into the winter holidays. This recipe is the perfect alternative to candy and desserts commonplace around this time of year. Nutritious and spiced for digestion, sweet potato pie is a feel-good dessert for those who want to avoid that too-full feeling of indulgence. A slice of this pie won't weigh you down. Instead, healthier digestion and the taste of this creamy and well-spiced recipe make sweet potato pie a rewarding treat without too much trick.
A Remedy for Food Cravings
Got a strong appetite? Looking for something sweet that will stick to your ribs but not your waistline? Sweet potatoes are delicious, comforting, and guilt-free. Rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates for the transition into autumn, sweet potatoes satisfy your urge for a full belly when the weather drives your hunger for warmth and comfort. In the fall, dropping temperatures are the body's cue to build a layer of insulating fat in the skin. The increased demand for fats ultimately ignites strong food cravings. Instead of using their existing fat reserves, Kapha people often fall prey to these cravings, succumbing to that tempting urge to bake sweet, rich, heavy desserts. Sweet Potato provides an easy out, and a delicious, guiltless Thanksgiving treat! Sweet potatoes are the very color of fall and are versatile on the autumn and winter table, appearing in both savory meals and desserts. Not Your Average Comfort Food
If you feel burdened and sleepy after gorging on on your comfort-food favorites, there's no need to shun the sweet potato. These tubers are often prepared in the manner of comfort food, but are easier to digest than many comfort-food dishes. Although they are satisfying and sweet, you won't feel sluggish and tired after eating them. That vitality is the sign that sweet potatoes are a step up from your usual heavy carbs. Sweet potatoes are a special remedy for those who are overweight but have strong cravings for homey, rich treats through the holidays and changes in seasons.Ayurvedic Baking for the Holidays
When you eat sweet foods, your circulation and metabolism become sluggish. Dessert spices like cinnamon and nutmeg rev up your circulation and heart rate, helping you burn off those unwanted calories, and flush your system of any fat residues. Oatmeal, ghee, and raw sugar may still be rich and sweet, but they are lighter alternatives to wheat based crusts, butter, and refined sugar, and may be consumed in moderation. Kapha people often suffer from constipation after eating heavy foods. As an added bonus, sweet potatoes provide plenty of fiber, encouraging regular elimination and cleansing the intestines.
INCREASES | MOBILE GOOEY HEAVY |
TASTES | SWEET ASTRINGENT |
DOSHAS | |
HAS THE FOLLOWING | Subtaste: Bland, Aromatic |
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Sweet Potato Pie
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