With this healthier pecan pie cookies recipe, you can satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals. These Pecan Pie Cookies are perfect for the holiday season, but truthfully, we enjoy them any time of the year.
My favorite hack for creating healthier treats at home is to add high fiber and healthy fats from whole food sources, like nuts or seeds, to help support stable blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of energy crashes and sugar cravings. The Pecan Pie Cookies are gluten-free and dairy-free to suite various dietary restrictions, and they pack a nutritional punch!
Pecans are a higher fiber nut that contain vitamin A, vitamin E, and minerals like manganese, copper and zinc. By using both chopped pecans and pecan butter*, you get a creamy cookie with a bit of crunch for texture that melts in your mouth, but they’re better for your blood sugar and your body. With only a handful of ingredients, you can create a nourishing treat for any occasion!
*If you don't have pecan butter, create your own at home! Grab a bag of organic pecans, add them to a food processor, and pulse until creamy. This recipe also works great with any nut butter you have on hand!
