Enjoy Pecan With These Delicious Guilt-Free Recipes 

Pecans are nutrient-packed powerhouses. Not only are they tasty, but they are also an ideal snack for an instant energy boost. A handful of pecans can make you feel fuller for longer. 

When we talk about pecan nuts, pecan pie is the first thing that comes to mind. Pecan pie is a delectable confectionary dessert that is always a crowd-pleaser. Following the instructions below, you can enjoy your favorite tiny little tree nut with these delightful and guilt-free recipes.

#1 Old-Fashioned Healthy Pecan Pie

You can make a healthy pecan pie without eggs, corn syrup, and refined sugars. Too good to be true, right? This incredibly flavourful recipe calls for only healthy ingredients.

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Make your pie crust by mixing almond flour and whole wheat flour in a food processor with avocado and coconut milk and a pinch of salt.
3. Knead the dough with your hands till it reaches playdough consistency.
4. Use hands to press the crust into the baking plate. Prick the bottom of your pie crust.
5. Bake pie crust for 15-20 minutes until edges are brown.
6. Take a mixing bowl and combine maple syrup, molasses, ground flaxseed, almond milk, almond butter, and salt. Add the pecans.
7. Pour the pecan mixture into your prepared crust and bake for 40 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and wait for it to cool. Serve it with sugar-free vanilla ice cream.

#2 Healthy Chocolate Pecan Pie

This rich and chocolatey pie is a delicious twist on the old-fashioned pecan pie. The recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without worrying about your weekly caloric count. 

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Bake healthy pie crust.
3. Combine pure vanilla extract, salt, cornstarch, molasses, honey, cocoa powder, and sugar-free chocolate chips.
4. Add chopped pecans and mix.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and bake for 40 minutes.

#3 Low-Calorie Caramel Pecan Pie

Try making this decadent, gooey low-calorie caramel pecan pie on a sunny Sunday afternoon. It is the perfect addition to your pie recipes if you want to watch your weight and satisfy your dessert cravings!

 

Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Bake low-calorie pie crust. (*see the instruction above)
3. To make the caramel sauce, combine maple syrup and coconut milk in a saucepan. Bring to boil and reduce the flame and simmer for 15 minutes. 
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and egg white with maple syrup until frothy. Once the eggs are whipped, combine vanilla extract and coconut oil. Mix in the pecans and pour into the baked pie crust.
5. Bake for 40 minutes and wait for it to cool.
6. Pour caramel sauce on the pecan pie and serve.

The Bottom Line 

Not only are pecans super tasty, but they are also a favorite of nut lovers around the world. These tasty tree nuts are perfect for making pies for any occasion. With these low-calorie healthy pie options, you can delight in a pecan feast without worrying about packing on those extra pounds! 

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