Paleo Porn

Steamy Paleo Recipes

  • 
  • Start Here
    • New Here?
    • The History of Paleo Porn
    • Join the Paleo Porn Family
    • Meet Marla
    • Is It Paleo?
      • Is Quinoa Paleo?
      • Are Chia Seeds Paleo?
      • Are Pickles Paleo?
      • Is Sunflower Oil Paleo?
      • Is Cocoa Powder Paleo?
      • All Is It Paleo? Answers
    • Paleo-Friendly Restaurants
      • 100% Paleo
        • Picnik Austin (Austin, TX)
        • mmm…COFFEE! (Denver, CO)
      • Austin, TX
      • Chicago, IL
      • Denver, CO
      • Miami, FL
      • Nashville, TN
      • New York, NY
      • San Francisco, CA
    • Resources
    • Paleo Personal Care
    • How to Start a Food Blog
  • Recipes
    • Popular
      • Granola Bars
      • Baked Cauliflower Casserole
      • Cauliflower Garlic Mash
      • Pork Chops and Apples
      • Breakfast Casserole
      • Meatza
      • Bison Bacon Meatloaf
      • Ground Beef Stir Fry
      • Paleo Tortillas
    • All Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
  • Starr Fitness
  • Shop
    • Pigskin Paleo: Game Day Recipes
    • Paleo Porn T-Shirts
  • Coaching
  • 
Featured by As seen on

Paleo Porn

  • Start Here
  • Recipes
  • Starr Fitness
  • Our Cookbook
  • Resources
  • How to Start a Food Blog
  • Is It Paleo?
  • Paleo Restaurants
  • Cooking Coaching: Learn how to cook with real food

Kabocha Squash Paleo Pie (Nut Free)

It's not a pumpkin pie, it's kabocha squash paleo pie! A winter squash pie that's not too sweet but will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on November 16, 2015

Paleo Recipe Kabocha Squash Paleo Pie
Marla Starr
Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

For me, dessert is the last thing I think about. I’m typically more concerned with what I’m going to prepare for the main and side dishes of a meal. Luckily, preparing paleo pie is pretty simple.

Bonus! You can even follow along and watch exactly how I created this recipe in the video below.

Watch this episode of Paleo Porn LIVE below (and don’t forget to subscribe!)

Kabocha Squash Paleo Pie

What Is Kabocha Squash?

Kabocha squash is a type of winter squash.

You’ll typically find it in Korean or Japanese grocery stores, but I have found them available in the Chicagoland area at Caputos and Marianos during squash season.

What Does It Look Like?

Kabocha squash has a hard exterior. It’s usually a darker shade of green with white stripes.

It looks like a flattened pumpkin with a knobby top. A single kabocha squash usually weighs around 2-3 pounds.

The interior of a kabocha squash is a darker shade of orange.

Kabocha Squash Paleo Pie

What Does It Taste Like?

When you compare all the winter squash, kabocha has one of the sweetest flavors. You could explain it like a cross between pumpkin and butternut squash but really it has it’s own unique flavor.

How Do You Use Kabocha Squash?

You can roast it, mash it or boil it. Add it to soups, stews or make it the main ingredient in a savory or sweet pie.

Bonus points for choosing kabocha squash in place of pumpkin. Since it’s naturally sweeter that means you’ll need to add less of a sweetener when making this pie. Win-win!

Add This To Your Thanksgiving Menu

If you typically prepare a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, maybe it’s time to change it up. Add this Kabocha Squash Paleo Pie to your holiday menu this year.

Kabocha Squash Paleo Pie

Kabocha Squash Paleo Pie (Nut Free)

Yield: 1 pie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cassava flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon course ground sea salt
  • 1/2 cup lard
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 cups kabocha squash, cooked
  • 1 cup canned organic full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon 100% pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup whole raw pecans (optional)

Directions

  1. If you haven't already, use a large knife to cut the kabocha squash in half, lay it cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour at 400°F.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  3. Add cassava flour, sea salt, lard and an egg to a food processor and pulse just until everything is mixed and blade starts to stop.
  4. Add water and stir with the spoon then pulse the blade to mix liquid into the mixture.
  5. Pour the dough into a glass fluted baking dish. Use a spatula to gently spread the dough around the dish.
  6. Then run your hands under running water to get them wet and gently push from the center out on the dough to spread it evenly around and up the sides. Continue to wet your fingers and gently pat the dough back together if it separates or tears.
  7. Transfer the pie crust to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  8. In a medium-sized mixing bowl add the cooked kabocha squash, coconut milk, cinnamon, sea salt, ginger, nutmeg, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla extract. If you're not worried about lumps you can mix with a large spoon. If you'd like a more even consistency (and no lumps) use a hand mixer to combine everything until well blended. (I had the idea after the fact to stir raisins into the filling, so if that sounds good to you, stir them in now.)
  9. Pour the filling into the crust.
  10. Optionally, decorate the top with raw pecans and transfer the pie to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
  11. Remove and let rest for 5-10 minutes to set. Slice and serve.
  12. Enjoy! :)

Our Supportive Family


Bringing you three new paleo recipes each week is no small investment of time and money, but we love it. If you also love Paleo Porn please consider a recurring monthly donation. For less than a single origin pour over you can help us continue to keep Paleo Porn 100% free.

Monthly Donation

$3 / month
$7 / month

Start Now

One-Time Donation

You can also become a one-time supporter with a single donation:

Give Now

About the Author Marla Starr

Marla Starr is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo and Owner of Starr Fitness. Marla is a Certified Personal Trainer, 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor, a Certified Barre & SUP/SUP Yoga Instructor offering Personal Training & Small Group Fitness classes both in person and virtually. In addition to all of the above she is also the Executive Producer of Minimalism. Please enjoy all the recipes in the Paleo Porn recipe archives!

Previous
Spiced Carrot Paleo Scones (Nut Free)
Go to All Recipes
Next
Veggie & Duck Egg Paleo Breakfast Muffins

Recipesyou may also like

Paleo Recipe Berry Bliss Paleo Pancakes

Berry Bliss Paleo Pancakes

They're so blissful, you'll fall in love with the first bite of these paleo pancakes. by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on November 5, 2015

Paleo Recipe Paleo Stuffing

Paleo Stuffing

Dressing is a funny word to describe Paleo Stuffing, so I won't use it. Add this dish to your Paleo Thanksgiving menu and you'll have plenty of leftovers. by Marla Starr, updated December 2, 2016 Posted on November 22, 2013

Paleo Recipe Lacinto Kale and Squash Salad with Cranberries

Lacinato Kale and Squash Salad with Cranberries

Preparing a meal for a large crowd is no big deal when you make large portions of tasty dishes. Make this Paleo side this week & have leftovers to spare. by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on December 8, 2014

Paleo Recipe Paleo Ground Turkey and Bacon Curry Skewers

Paleo Ground Turkey and Bacon Curry Skewers

Grilled meat on a stick is perfect for summer. Enjoy this Paleo ground turkey recipe by grilling inside and it's good any time of the year. by Marla Starr, updated November 6, 2016 Posted on July 17, 2015

Week of Zen
My Meditation Course

Week of Zen is a guided meditation course that can easily be implemented into your everyday life practice. No experience necessary.

Are you ready to feel calm, creative, connected, and conscious? Begin your Week of Zen today at https://weekofzen.com/

Our Documentary
Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things is NOW streaming on Netflix! You can watch Minimalism on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Vimeo & DVD. Details Here
/PaleoPorn 20K+
@PaleoPorn 4K+
@PaleoPorn 1K+
/PaleoPornTV
Paleo MX: Authentic Mexican Recipes
Authentic Mexican Recipes!

Our next cookbook, Paleo MX: Authentic Mexican Recipes is coming this Summer!

Tell Me More!

Paleo Burger Bar

Gluten-free, grain-free American-style fast food and diner staples

Tell Me More!

Paleo Porn Family

Join over 18,000 in The Family!

Family Members have early access to everything Paleo Porn and get one weekly email. But never fear, spam's not paleo!

  • Start Here
  • Paleo Recipes
  • Paleo Food List
  • Starr Fitness
  • Our Cookbook
  • Paleo Restaurants
  • Resources
  • About
  • Disclosure
SPYR
Copyright © 2023 SPYR
Paleo Porn® is a registered trademark of SPYR Media, LLC
Paleo Porn is powered by Bluehost