Whole Wheat Pecan Pie
Pecan pie is a delicious Southern staple, but it’s often loaded with unhealthy ingredients. This version retains all the flavor while shedding the unneccessary calories.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup(s) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup(s) whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/4 cup(s) water
- 1/4 cup(s) unsalted butter (melted) or cold pressed safflower oil
- 1/4 cup(s) maple syrup
- 1 dash(es) kosher salt
- 2 cup(s) pecans
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup(s) maple syrup
- 1 dash(es) kosher salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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Oil a 9 inch deep-dish pie plat or line it with parchment paper.
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In a blender or food processor, grind the rolled oats to flour.
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If you’re using a blender, pulse the oats, shaking or hitting the side of the pitcher to make sure all of the oats are being ground.
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Combine the butter or oil, with the maple syrup and salt.
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In a bowl, blend both the oat and wheat flours.
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Add to liquid ingredients and blend thoroughly with a fork until you have a soft dough.
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Press evenly into the prepared pie plate.
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Bake 10 minutes.
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While the crust is baking, place the pecans on a cookie sheet and put them in the oven too.
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Whisk together the eggs, vanilla, maple syrup and salt.
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When pecans and crust are done, lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
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Stir nuts into the liquid ingredients, and pour into baked pie shell.
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Bake in 325 degree oven for 30 minutes until set.
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Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 3266.86kcalCarbohydrates: 320.51gProtein: 52.46gFat: 210.61gSaturated Fat: 44.13gCholesterol: 122.01mgSodium: 938.35mgFiber: 40.92gSugar: 167.42g
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