Whether you’re baking desserts for the holidays or looking to add some crunch and nutrients to your meals, chopped pecans are a great item to keep on hand in your kitchen.
Holiday baking is upon us! The next couple of months will be full of family gatherings and holiday parties, which include many festive dishes and desserts.
Chopped pecans can almost always be found in these items, whether it’s on top of a sweet potato casserole, a caramel sticky roll, or seven layer bars.
Pecans can be used in so many other ways besides sweet dishes, though. You can use them with salads, oatmeal, pork chops, green beans, and more.
As far as their nutritional benefits, pecans, like many other nuts, are high in healthy fats, which can help with weight lose and increase your energy. They also contribute to a healthy heart, reduce inflammation, and help with brain function (learn more).
CHOPPED PECAN RECIPES:
Pecan Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
Wild Rice Salad
Greek Yogurt Waldorf Salad
Warm Quinoa Brussels Sprouts Salad
Maple Pecan Green Beans
Honey Pecan Pork Chops
Paleo Pumpkin Pecan Crumb Bread
Maple Pecan Pumpkin Granola
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
Pecan Pie Energy Balls
Seven Layer Bars
These are just some recipe suggestions. There are thousands of recipes on the internet–just search “chopped pecan recipes” on Pinterest or Google.