People mistakenly assume that I don’t eat pie because I’m so into running, fitness and nutrition. But for nearly every birthday celebration, I request an all-out, all-American, fully-loaded apple pie with buttery crust and mandatory homemade vanilla ice cream on the side. Not a no-sugar apple pie on some sort of faux crust, but the real 600 calorie, iconically indulgent deal. And sometimes I take seconds, especially if it’s MY birthday. But other times I do like a “healthy” pie packed with protein from Greek yogurt, protein powder, tofu and / or nuts. On days when I workout or run hard, I can simultaneously satisfy my sweet tooth and nourish my weary, run-down muscles with a slice of protein-packed pie. Check out this great collection of protein-based pies that I created for a sponsored campaign for Foodie.com:
Will all this talk of pie, I forgot to mention that today is the last day of National Pie Month (every February). The burning question is . . . . how have you been celebrating? Has the counter stool at the pie shop been engraved with your name? Does the term ‘a la mode’ put you in the mood? Has your rolling pin been . . . err, on a roll? Or have you missed all the pie action this month and are feeling a little (tender and) flakey?
Well, any way you slice it, eating pie is a delicious and comforting treat. Sure, you could eat a whole pie, alone . . . in your room . . . in the dark, but how sad and depressing that would be! Behind every delicious pie is a talented baker who has not just rolled out some dough but also poured out her (or his) heart to create a tasty treat to be shared. Pies have special powers, the ability to bring about love, laughter and good family times. And, if you pick the right slice of protein pie, you’ll enjoy the perks of special hunger-squashing, muscle-making, speed-increasing powers too!
Considering I had NO IDEA it was National Pie month… I really DID NOT celebrate!!!! However, perhaps you could consider my Frittata a PIE???!?!?!? Oh I am going to! LOL.
Savory pies count — how about a tuna poke pie? Hum to the tune of “Jimmy Cracked Corn” please
Tuna Poke Pie – LOL! I like the sound of that!
I didn’t know Feb was national pie month!!! I’m so in!
Go figure, you’d think pie month would be in November . . . but who cares, let’s eat pie!
I had no clue it was National Pie Month! I better make one of the protein packed pies today to celebrate. 🙂
I feel like I was blindsided with National Pie Month too — must make up for lost time!
So funny, I am a sweet person..but not pie! How weird is that! I love these ideas though!
Then, maybe a pie smoothie!
Yum! I am definitely a pie fan and love how these recipes are healthier too. I feel like now I need to stay home from work to make a pie, ha! 🙂
Yeah, wouldn’t that be ideal!
Will there ever be a sushi month?! 🙂 Love that pic!
Kierston, with all the weird food holidays, there HAS to be a sushi month – or maybe it’s too normal!
that last picture… classic! I’d run that fast for pie.. or try
I was on a mission for pie! Actually, I was screaming at the photograph who was standing right ON my finish line — hello running collision
Ooohhhh, checking out those recipes now!
thanks Heather, make one this weekend!
Mmmmmm….I love me some pie!! My mom bakes the most amazing apple pie and I always want her to make it for holidays. Your protein pie round-up looks scrumptious and I think I recognize one of those recipes. 🙂 Thank you for sharing Jennifer! Now I’m craving pie, too!!!
Surprise! I swiped your Surprise Chocolate Pie! 🙂