Pecan Pie Smoothie

 

Pecan Pie Smoothie

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I have to admit I do love me some pecan pie, I prefer it to pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving.  It’s gooey and sweet, yet salty and the smell is just devine.  However, it’s not a very healthy dessert option.  However, the pecans in it are healthy.  In moderation of course.  

Pecans boost digestive health, support heart health, and reduce blood pressure and the risk of stroke.  They also cut your risk change of breast cancer.  The benefits don’t stop there, they  also have anti-inflammatories.  Pecans also keep you from having muscle soreness, which makes this smoothie a perfect after workout snack or meal.

Most traditional pecan pies have 450-525 calories per slice and 50 to 70 grams of carbs, but only 5 grams of protein.  Such a shame, you would think that a pie that is made of a bunch of pecans would have more protein than that.  Well, there is good news!  My Pecan Pie Smoothie is much lower in calories and carbs.  Plus it has plenty of protein and healthy fats to keep you happy and full.

Pecan Pie Smoothie

  • Prep Time
    4 mins
  • Cook Time
    0 mins
  • Total Time
    4 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or cow, soy, flax, cashew, rice or coconut milk)
  • 2 scoops or 1/2 cup Vanilla Shaklee Life Energizing Shake mix (or for vegan option use Vanilla Energizing Soy Protein)
  • 1 sheet of gluten free graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 4-5 ice cubes

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Makes one serving.  Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size Approx. 2 cups

1 Serving per Recipe

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350
Total Fat 28.5g
  Trans Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrate 32.75g
  Dietary Fiber 10g
Protein 23.25g

Gluten and Dairy Free!  Vegan, if you use maple syrup instead of honey and if you use Energizing Soy Protein!

*Nutrition Facts will vary if you use different milk, protein mix, graham cracker or maple syrup instead of honey.

**I always suggest using organic ingredients whenever possible.

 

Health benefit info from http://naturalsociety.com/health-benefits-of-pecans-7-reasons-eat-pecans/

Nutrition comparison info from http://allrecipes.com/recipes/2411/desserts/pies/pecan-pie/

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