Hello there! Holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to think about delicious homemade meals. I am such a sweet tooth – there were times when I could eat dessert for all three meals. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I am a vegetarian who tries to make better health and fitness choices. This year I discovered that vegan desserts can be both delicious and good for you. So, if you are looking for a healthier version of traditional pecan pie for Thanksgiving, but willing to skip corn syrup, dairy and refined sugar, my recipe is for you!
For the crust:
– 3/4 cup of Kodiak Cakes All-Purpose Baking Mix;
– 1/2 cup Gluten Free Buckwheat Flour (you can also use almond flour);
– a pinch of salt;
– 1 tbsp coconut oil;
– 1 tbsp honey (optional)
For the filling:
– 2 tbsp vegan butter (I use I can’t believe it’s not butter);
– 3/4 cup maple syrup or honey;
– 2 tbsp molasses;
– 1 cup chopped pecans + pecans for garnish
-2 flax eggs
– 1/3 cup water
– 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
To make a crust:
Simply stir all the ingredients together to form a ball. Put it on a floured surface, and roll it into a thin circle using the rolling pin. Place it into the pie dish, and poke holes across the inside the crust using fork.
Pre-bake in the oven at 400°F for 10 minutes.
For the filling:
In saucepan, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Add maple syrup, molasses, pecans, water and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth, then add flax eggs and set aside to allow it to thicken.
To make the pie:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour the filling into a crust, arrange extra pecans over the top, and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let it sit at a room temperature for at least an hour before serving!
I hope you enjoyed this recipe. Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!
XX,
Gena
Yum! There’s so much to love about cleaner versions of desserts we grew up loving. You really get to taste the real ingredients instead of covering it all up with refined sugar!
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that’s so true Catherine! I am such a sugar fanatic, so I was really surprized by the taste of sugar-free version.
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Yum this looks so good, and I can’t believe it’s vegan! I’ll have to try this recipe one day – thank you for sharing
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Wow, I should try this for the hubby. It’s his absolute favorite!
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Thank you Julie!
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Mmmm, this looks so good! I love how you substituted with flax eggs and syrup! I bet that this is SO delicious!
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Thank you Amber! It was surprisingly good. If I didn’t know there is no sugar, I would never guess since it’s really sweet 🙂
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Pecan pie is my favorite. Though I’ve never tried a vegan or healthier version of pecan pie, I’d happily give it a taste test. It looks delicious!
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Thanks girl! It’s actually really good 😉
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I newly discovered pecan pie and I am OBSESSED. Such a great flavor, and I’m so glad you found a vegan version!
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Thank you Amanda!
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I love pecan pies! What i like about this recipe is that it’s a healthier alternative. Perfect for the holidays!!
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Thanks a lot Krizzia!
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OM it looks delicious! Have to try this one ❤
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Thanks! I hope you’ll like it 😉
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Great recipe and there really is no need for corn syrup! So many good alternatives.
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Thank you Theresa! So true – corn syrup doesn’t do any good
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This looks absolutely INCREDIBLE Gena! I love that there’s no corn syrup involved. I wonder if I could use a gluten-free baking mix in place of the one you listed. I think I’ll give it a try 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!
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Thank you Paula! I am sure you can! Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 😉
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Yes to no refined sugar. What a perfect alternative and it looks so darn delish. My fam looooves pecan anything so I am definitely going to give this a whirl
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Thanks a lot! I hope you’ll like it 😉
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YUM!! This is perfect alternative to sugar loaded pecan pie. Thanks for sharing this!!
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Thank you Melanie!
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This is such a great alternative for those who do not want to consume corn syrup. I suppose we should all eat less sugar.
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This looks delicious!!
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So true! 😉
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Yum! Sometimes a vegan or sugar free recipe can be intimidating because of the other ingredients, but this is still simple enough that it’s worth making even if you don’t have any dietary restrictions. It looks absolutely delicious!
-Jennifer
https://maunelegacy.com
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Thank you Jennifer! That means a lot to me.
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What a great Pecan Pie recipe. I will definitely have to try this one out!!
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Thank you Holly!
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