Tag: pecan

<strong>Sticky Toffee Pecan Pumpkin Pie</strong>

Sticky Toffee Pecan Pumpkin Pie

I don’t think I will ever eat plain pumpkin pie again.  This pie was so delicious! I never eat the crust on pies, but I did with this pie. The toffee pecan topping is too die for over a pumpkin pie filling. Ingredients: Crust- 1 

<strong>Zucchini Carrot Apple Cranberry Pecan Muffins</strong>

Zucchini Carrot Apple Cranberry Pecan Muffins

These muffins are packed with veggies and fruit and exploding with flavor.  These are the perfect pre or post workout snack to start your day. Ingredients: 1 zucchini grated 1 cup carrots grated/finely chopped 1 cup cranberries (I used frozen cranberries, dried would work too) 

Brown Sugar Roasted Pecans

Brown Sugar Roasted Pecans

I have been craving pecans like crazy this fall and these pecans are something I will be making over and over again. 

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 large egg white

1 tablespoon water

¼ cup packed light brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon salt

Pinch of cayenne pepper

2 cups pecan halves

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl beat the egg whites and water until frothy.  In a separate bowl combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cumin, salt, and cayenne.
  3. Stir the sugar mixture into the egg whites and add the pecans. Toss to coat the pecans.
  4. Spread the nuts on the baking sheet and bake 20-30 minutes until crispy. 
  5. Let cool completely. Then store in an air tight container.
Pumpkin Pecan Crunch

Pumpkin Pecan Crunch

These are fantastic if you love pumpkin and pecans.  This reminds me of pumpkin pie with a crunchy pecan topping. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree 1 cup heavy cream 4 large eggs ¼ cup Stevia or ½ cup 

Nutty Energy Balls

Nutty Energy Balls

These nutty energy balls combine almonds, cashews, and pecans to create a nutty and fantastic flavor. These are packed full of protein and great for a snack any time of day. Ingredients: 1/2 cup roasted almonds 1/2 cup roasted cashews 1/2 cup roasted pecans 1