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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24 pieces |
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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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- 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
- 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.