Every Holiday Needs a Favorite Pie

I’m not gonna lie… I LOVE PIE.

Especially this one.

There’s something about Sweet Potato Pie that feels like the holidays wrapped up in a single bite. It’s rich, comforting, nostalgic, and somehow manages to feel both indulgent and nourishing at the same time.

Over the years, this has become one of my favorite healthier desserts to share with family and friends…

A gluten-free recipe that offers vegan and sugar-free options, making it easy to adapt to your preferences. I promise it will taste as good as it smells while it’s baking in your oven. (Can someone capture this fragrance and put it in a candle, pretty please? Wait…what?!?)

Healthy Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Ingredients
2 lbs Sweet Potatoes
2 tbsp light butter or Coconut Oil
½ cup Milk or Almond Milk
2 Large Eggs (omit for vegan preference)
½ tsp ground Pumpkin Pie Spice
½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
Pinch of Salt & a dropper full of Vanilla Creme Sweet Leaf Stevia

Directions

Boil sweet potatoes whole with skin for 50 to 55 minutes, or until soft. Blend everything in a blender on medium speed until mixture is smooth. Pour filling into 4 Pyrex Cups for crust-free individual servings, or pour entire contents into an unbaked pie crust.

Bake at 400 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Let stand for 15 min then chill in refrigerator overnight.

You can also enjoy the pies hot out of the oven. For a traditional Thanksgiving style recipe add marshmallows on top while they bake for the last 10 minutes.

Why This Pie Returns to My Table Every Year

I’ve always believed that the best recipes aren’t necessarily the most elaborate, they’re the ones you find yourself making again and again. This Sweet Potato Pie has been one of those recipes for me for years.

I love that it captures everything I enjoy about healthier cooking. It celebrates simple, wholesome ingredients without feeling like you’re sacrificing the comforting flavors that make holiday desserts so memorable. The sweet potatoes bring their own natural richness, and with just a few thoughtful swaps, it becomes a dessert I feel good about sharing.

What I appreciate most is how approachable it is. There’s nothing complicated here, just real ingredients coming together to create something that feels both nourishing and indulgent. Whether I’m making a few individual pies to enjoy throughout the week or bringing them to a holiday gathering, they never seem to last very long.

For me, that’s the sign of a recipe worth keeping: one that’s simple enough to become a tradition and delicious enough that everyone asks for it again next year.

Enjoy!
Mmmmelodia

Gather Around the Table

Some of my favorite memories have been made around homemade meals shared with people I love. This Sweet Potato Pie has become one of those recipes I return to year after year—not because it’s perfect, but because it’s familiar. It’s the kind of dessert that quietly becomes part of a holiday tradition, inviting everyone to slow down, pour another cup of tea, and linger around the table just a little longer.

Whether you’re baking it for family, sharing it with friends, or simply treating yourself to a cozy afternoon at home, I hope it brings as much warmth to your kitchen as it has to mine.

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