This is the best pecan pie recipe for people looking to cut calories, carbs, and sugar, without sacrificing flavor or texture.
To make this low calorie pecan pie, I boosted the protein by using almond flour in the crust and in the pecan pie filling.
Then I lowered the sugar with some healthy alternatives. What you get is a perfectly sweet, completely decadent pecan pie recipe for only 163 calories!
I did cut the slices of this low calorie pecan pie a tiny bit smaller, so if this angers you please hold the hate mail and just cut it into 10 slices (that will make the recipe 195 calories).
This is the BEST low calorie pecan pie recipe… it’s just 163 calories per slice!
Low Calorie Pecan Pie Recipe
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Ingredients in Low Calorie Pecan Pie
I’ve done our best to make this pecan pie sugar free, and at just 1.1 grams of sugar per serving, I think I did a great job!
These low calorie tips can help you make a low calorie almost sugar free pecan pie! And you can use the tips and trick in all your baking!
Low Calorie Tips for Pecan Pie Crust and Filling:
- Olive oil spray… skip buttering the pie pan, save time, money, and your clothing and use olive oil spray instead. As a bonus you’ll also save calories and fat!
- Almond flour... swap out flour for almond flour and you’ll boost protein, lower carbs, and add a healthy boost to your easy pecan pie recipe!
- Zero calorie all-natural sweetener… this all natural sweetener is made from sugar cane, but has zero calories and no sugar! It works in baking recipes “cup for cup”!
- Low calorie all-natural maple syrup… I have fallen in love with the monk fruit maple syrup! It’s great in baking recipes as it gives all the sticky sweetness you need, without all the calories and sugar!
- Unsweetened applesauce… apple sauce can be used in place of butter in this pecan pie homemade recipe! It saves calories and unhealthy fats… and best of all it naturally sweetens the crust!
Shopping List for Healthy Pecan Pie:
- Olive oil spray
- Od fashioned oats (or gluten-free)
- Almond flour
- Zero calorie all-natural sweetener (see recipe card below for more information!)
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Low calorie all-natural maple syrup, or pure maple syrup (see recipe card below for more information!)
- Unsweetened applesauce
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs and egg whites
- Raw pecan halves
How to Make Healthy Pecan Pie
Though it seams to be a lot of steps in making this low calorie pecan pie, I assure you it is easy and fun! I just broke out the steps more to make the process easier.
This no corn syrup pecan pie does need several hours to cool and set however, so no matter how badly you want to cut into it early, don’t. It will make the pie fall apart!
How to Make Skinny Pecan Pie:
Skinny Pecan Pie Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375º and spray a 9 inch pie dish with olive oil. Set aside.
- In a food processor, add the oats and pulse until smooth.
- To the food processor, add the almond flour, all-natural sweetener, cinnamon, salt, maple syrup and apple sauce.
- Pulse until the ingredients are well mixed and come together when you pinch it with your fingers.
- Move the crust mixture to the prepared pie dish, and press crust evenly down and around the sides.
- Bake the crust for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Skinny Pecan Pie Filling:
- When the crust is done baking, turn oven down to 350º.
- To a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, sweetener, salt and cinnamon. Mix together and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the maple syrup, vanilla, egg whites and egg. Whisk together until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and mix together until combined.
- Pour the pecan pie filling into baked pie crust. And decorate the top of the filling with pecans.
- Add the pecan pie to the oven and bake for 40 minutes, until the filling is set.
- Move the pie to a cooling rack and cool completely. Move to the fridge and chill for 4-5 hours before slicing into 12 servings.
- Baking Tip: If the crust starts to burn, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
Low Calorie Pecan Pie Recipe
This easy recipe for pecan pie is low calorie and so yummy! You can use store-bought crust if you prefer, but this one is packed with protein and has less carbs than what you’ll be able to find at the store.
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Low Calorie Pecan Pie
Equipment
- 9 Inch Pie Dish
Ingredients
Healthy Pecan Pie Crust:
- Olive oil spray
- 1 1/4 cup old fashioned oats (or gluten-free)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup zero calorie all-natural sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons low calorie all-natural maple syrup or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
Low Calorie Pecan Pie Filling:
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1 cup zero calorie all-natural sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons low calorie all-natural maple syrup or pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 egg whites
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup raw pecan halves
Instructions
How to Make Low Calorie Pecan Pie Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375º and spray a 9 inch pie dish with olive oil. Set aside.
- In a food processor, add the oats and pulse until smooth.
- To the food processor, add the almond flour, all-natural sweetener, cinnamon, salt, maple syrup and apple sauce.
- Pulse until the ingredients are well mixed and come together when you pinch it with your fingers.
- Move the crust mixture to the prepared pie dish, and press crust evenly down and around the sides.
- Bake the crust for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
How to Make Low Calorie Pecan Pie Filling:
- When the crust is done baking, turn oven down to 350º.
- To a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, sweetener, salt and cinnamon. Mix together and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the maple syrup, vanilla, egg whites and egg. Whisk together until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and mix together until combined.
- Pour the pecan pie filling into baked pie crust. And decorate the top of the filling with pecans.
- Add the pecan pie to the oven and bake for 40 minutes, until the filling is set.
- Move the pie to a cooling rack and cool completely. Move to the fridge and chill for 4-5 hours before slicing into 12 servings.
- Baking Tip: If the crust starts to burn, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Pecan Pie
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Article History:
- Originally written and published November 20, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on September 14, 2023 by Audrey Johns
