This homemade cranberry pecan sauce is an easy and flavorful twist on a staple holiday dish. If you want to avoid using canned cranberry sauce, or you just want to try something new, here is a great recipe to try this year.
Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
If you need a dessert recipe to use your homemade pumpkin puree, this is the perfect recipe. These Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are easy and delicious!
Pecan Coffee Cake
Did you know that Texas’s state tree is the Pecan tree? Texas produces approximately 60 million pounds of pecans every year. If they are stored properly, pecans are a great addition to several recipes and make a great snack year round. Check out this delicious and healthy dessert recipe to start using pecans in your food! This dessert is sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet!
Pecan Coffee Cake
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Did you know that Texas’s state tree is the Pecan tree? Texas produces approximately 60 million pounds of pecans every year. If they are stored properly, pecans are a great addition to several recipes and make a great snack year round. Check out this delicious and healthy dessert recipe to start using pecans in your food! This dessert is sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup nonfat greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup 2% milk
- 2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Servings: pieces
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Instructions
- Begin by mixing sugar, milk, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla together until well combined.
- In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking powder and salt until well combined.
- Slowly add dry mixture to the wet mixture and make sure it is well combined.
- Pour into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
- Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans and melted butter.
- Sprinkle evenly on top of the unbaked batter.
- Bake in an oven at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Pumpkin Hummus
This delicious pumpkin hummus makes a great snack, appetizer, or side dish to any meal!
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce low sodium garbanzo beans
- 2 15 ounce pumpkin puree unsalted
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
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Instructions
- Puree garbanzo beans in a food processor.
- Add pumpkin puree and mix well
- Add garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, and paprika. Mix well.
- If this recipe is too bland, add more cumin and paprika to taste.
Recipe Notes
Pumpkin Pie Parfait
Have you ever wondered what makes pumpkins orange? It’s Beta-Carotene! Beta-carotene is a carotenoid that can be converted into a form of vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy skin, teeth, skin, and promotes good vision. These yummy pumpkin pie parfaits are a delicious way to get your vitamin A in for the day! This dessert is a healthier alternative to traditional pumpkin pie that may be full of unneeded calories.
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Ingredients
Pumpkin pie layer
- 15 oz pure pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened evaporated milk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Yogurt layer
Crumble Layer
- 6 sheets graham crackers
- 1 tbsp whole almonds for topping (optional)
Servings: parfait
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Instructions
Pumpkin Pie Layer
- Place all ingredients for Pumpkin Pie layer in a bowl, mix well.
Cheesecake Layer
- Measure out yogurt into a bowl.
Crumble Layer
- Place graham crackers in a plastic bag, crush until at desired texture.
Assembling the Parfaits
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of pumpkin pie mixture into small 3 oz containers. Add a heaping tablespoon of yogurt, then top with a heaping tablespoon of crumble. Repeat adding a layer of pumpkin mixture, yogurt, and top with more crumble. Add whole almonds on top if desired. Store ingredients separately and assemble just before serving.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 3mg
1%
Sodium 227mg
9%
Potassium 182mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 12g
Protein 5g
10%
Vitamin A
217%
Vitamin C
5%
Calcium
9%
Iron
7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
