Goumi Pie Recipes Easy Healthy

Goumi berries are an overprotected fruit, though they are tasty and easy to forget about. Their usage expands to numerous receipes. Despite their niche presence as compared to other berries, Gumi berry also has nutrients like Vitamins A, C and E. They are rich in antioxidants, thereby being beneficial for including in the diet. Among the different ways of appreciating the taste of the berries, the Sunkissed goumi berry can also be prepared in the form of a pie. The present piece expounds how to prepare yummy and healthy Goumi pie recipes that will become the darling of your family.

What Are Goumi Berries?

And now, before we start making the pies, it is essential to explain what Goumi berries are, and why you should include them in your diet. Gumi berries, whose scientific name is Elaeagnus multiflora, are a kind of gooseberry that is small and often red or orange in color. Gumi coy is a shrub that is originally from East Asia, especially Japan and China, but it can be cultivated in various geographical areas. The berry is mild in tartness and has a depressed sweetness making it ideal for utilization in desserts such as pie, jams and sauces.

The Health Benefits of Goumi Berries

Delicious and nutritious, Goumi berries are very tiny. These small-sized berries are known for their excessive antioxidants which helps in protecting the body against the damage caused by free radicals. They are also a rich source of many vitamins and minerals. Here is a quick summary of the nutritional benefits:

• Vitamin B: Improves eyesight and skin condition.
• Vitamin C: Strengthens the body’s defense system as well as general health status.
• Vitamin E: Has antioxidant effect that gives protection to cells.
• Iron: Is essential in the transport of blood and oxygen to different parts of the body.
• Dietary Fiber: Assists the body in proper digestion as well as proper gut care.

If you can consume goumi berries, it is possible to enhance the nutrients in the body; thus they are an excellent choice for people who are health conscious. And what can be a better way to intake than by preparing a nice healthy Goumi berry pie?

Goumi Pie Recipe Ideas That Are Quick And Healthy

Traditional Goumi Berry Pie

This Goumi berry pie recipe uses the freshest of ingredients and preserves the very essence of the fruit without making the dish too heavy on all the wrong ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of freshly picked goumi berries
• 1/2 of a cup honey or maple syrup (if you want refined sugar-free ghee)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrow root powder (which helps to thicken)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavor
• Whole wheat pie crust or a Gluten-free crust (store bought or homemade)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust: Take whole wheat or gluten-free pie crust and roll the dough. Lift and place into a greased pie dish.
2. Cook the filling: Take a perfect medium saucepan and add goumi berries in it and honey or maple syrup, cornstarch powder or arrow root powder, lemon juice and vanilla essence. Cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat stirring regularly and until it thickens.
3. Assemble the pie: Now the last and interesting part is the filling of the goumi berry mixture in the pie crust which needs to be prepared.
4. Bake: Pre-heat the oven at 375°F (190°C). The pie needs to be baked for 25-30 minutes until the golden brown erodes pie crust and filling is bubbling.
5. Cool and serve: You need to let it cool before serving the pie. You can also have it topped with yogurt or sugar free ice cream for a healthier option.

Goumi Berry and Almond Crumble Pie

This pie comes with an additional layer of an almond crumble in order to make it healthier, crunchier and savorier. Almonds are sources of good fats, fibers and proteins which are able to cut down the bitterness of the goumi berry.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Goumi berries
• 1/2 cup sugar or honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Chia seeds (for thickening)
• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Prepare the pie base: Roll your pie dough and place it inside a pie dish. A healthier option is to make use of a whole-grain or gluten-free crust.
2. Cook the filling: In a saucepan, put in the goumi berries, sugar/honey, lemon and chia seeds. Place over medium flame for around 5-7 minutes or until thick.
3. Prepare the crumble topping: In a bowl, almond flour, oats, chopped almonds, coconut oil, and cinnamon are combined until crumbly.
4. Assemble and bake: Pour over the Goumi berry filling and garnish by finally scattering the almond crumble top over the filling.
5. Cool and serve: The crust should be golden brown and the topping crunchy after baking in the preheated oven for around 30-35 minutes at 350 degree F (175 degree C). Once ready, the pie should cool a bit before it is cut. An extremely decadent yet healthy treat can be made by serving this pie with some coconut whipped cream on top.

Vegan Goumi Berry Pie

This version of goumi berry pie is a healthy dessert as the Goumi berry pie is plant-based and there is no animal food products included.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups goumi berries
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup of creamy coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• Currant pie crust- vegan (prepared or bought Viennese baking, oil-studded version)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust: Take your vegan pie crust and rolling pin and flatten it and put inside the pie dish.
2. Cook the filling: In deep saucepan, add together goumi berries, maple syrup, coconut milk, cornstarch, vanilla, lemon, and chia seeds. Heat on a medium flame and stir these for 7-10 minutes until thickened.
3. Assemble the pie: Spoon in the pie filling into the pie crust.
4. Bake: Put the oven temperature at 375 degree Fahrenheit or 190 degree Celsius. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is browned and the pie filling is bubbling over.
5. Cool and serve: Allow at least fifteen minutes for the pie to cool before serving. If you prefer, you can drizzle some vegan chocolate sauce or coconut ice cream over this goumi berry pie.

Vegan Goumi Berry Pie Recipes

If you are in a hurry or just want to skip the oven, this easy no-cook sub for goumi berry pie, is a quick fix and still offers all the nutrients in the berries.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Goumi berries
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plant-based yogurt for vegan option)
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp of vanilla
• 1 premade no bake oatmeal cookie crust

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust: For a quick no bake uncooked pie crust, add oats nuts and coconut oil into a blender and press till the mixture sticks to the bottom of a pie tin.
2. Prepare the filling: Combine goumi berries, Greek yogurt, honey, chia seeds, vanilla in a bowl and mix till ingredients are well blended.
3. Assemble the pie: Spoon the yogurt mix into the prepared crust and distribute evenly.
4. Chill: To allow for the filling to thicken, place the pie in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
5. Serve: Pie is best served chilled with a sprinkle of fresh Goumi berries or mint leaves – it will be both healthy and delicious.

Tips for Making the Best Goumi Pie

• Use Fresh or Frozen Berries: If you are making Goumi pie, it’s preferable to use fresh Goumi berries. If fresh berries are unavailable, frozen gummi will do the trick.
• Natural Sweeteners: You can always exclude the use of white and refined sugar and use more healthy options of sweeteners like honey or manuka honey and maple syrup.
• Thickening Agents: The filling of the pie can be thickened using natural agents such as cornstarch, arrowroot powder, or even chia seeds that will add no calories to the pie.
• Crust Alternatives: Almond or oat flour gluten-free crusts do not affect taste, instead make your pie more nutritious and health-oriented.

Conclusion

The goumi berry pie expands the various kinds of berry pies and tastes sweet and sour at the same time, which can be complemented by a number of healthy ingredients. No matter if you’re after a standard baked pie or no-bake one, these recipes are easy, healthy, and delicious. Next time you have a basket full of goumi berries do not forget about these pie recipes. They are healthy dessert recipes that are worth indulging into.