Pecan Pie Bites – OMG
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Here’s my favorite recipe so far (although I’m also in love with the Bagel Alternative (previous post).
This one is all thanks to HUNGRY GIRL – you should check out her site – WOW!
Crispy Pecan Pie Bites
PER SERVING (1/5th of recipe, 3 pieces): 106 calories, 6g fat, 87mg sodium, 12g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 5.5g sugars, 3g protein — PointsPlus® value 3*
This one is all thanks to HUNGRY GIRL – you should check out her site – WOW!
Crispy Pecan Pie Bites
PER SERVING (1/5th of recipe, 3 pieces): 106 calories, 6g fat, 87mg sodium, 12g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 5.5g sugars, 3g protein — PointsPlus® value 3*
We’re starting with dessert. It’s been a long week — you deserve it. Bite, crunch, smile, repeat…
Ingredients:
One 15-piece box frozen Athens Mini Fillo Shells
1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
3 tbsp. brown sugar (not packed)
1/2 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel and Brown), room temperature
1 drop vanilla extract or 1/2 tbsp maple syrup. (Might add a point…)
Dash salt
1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans, divided.
Optional topping: Fat Free Reddi-wip or dollop of vanilla ice cream.
One 15-piece box frozen Athens Mini Fillo Shells
1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
3 tbsp. brown sugar (not packed)
1/2 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel and Brown), room temperature
1 drop vanilla extract or 1/2 tbsp maple syrup. (Might add a point…)
Dash salt
1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans, divided.
Optional topping: Fat Free Reddi-wip or dollop of vanilla ice cream.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray, and arrange shells on the baking sheet. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine egg substitute, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
Stir in 2 tbsp. chopped pecans. Evenly distribute the mixture among the fillo shells.
Evenly top shells with remaining 2 tbsp. chopped pecans, a little less than 1/2 tsp. per shell.
Bake in the oven until edges are crisp, 15 – 18 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly before serving. If you like, top each piece with a squirt of Fat Free Reddi-wip or ice cream. Enjoy!
MAKES 5 SERVINGS
This past weekend, I made these as regular pecan pie bites (No Maple Syrup) then added a dollop of Goat Cheese mixed with Maple Syrup – and I won a prize for BEST DISH!
So… eating healthy can also taste FANTABULOUS!
So… eating healthy can also taste FANTABULOUS!
I’m on a roll!
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