Healthy Pecan Spread (dairy free, no added sugar)

This pecan spread is as healthy as possible, with no dairy products and no added sugar, the spread being naturally sweetened with dates only.

I have sweet memories around this pecan spread. I had just moved from Stockholm to Chicago, joining my fiancé (now husband!) who had moved there a year before, and I was still in wow with all the gigantic skyscrapers and everything American really. The flat was also very cozy and surprisingly very similar to our apartment in Stockholm in its layout, which made it homy almost instantly.

The following morning, my fiancé surprised me with a great breakfast, consisting of organic products sourced at the farmer’s market nearby. There was a scrumptious pumpkin spice granola, some delicious bagels and an incredible pecan spread. So, so good! It’s like eating a sweet pecan pie (go check my best American pecan pie), with a pinch of cinnamon.

How I re-created this pecan spread recipe

Obsessed with this pecan spread, I immeditaly tried to recreate the recipe to make my own batch. I started with checking the list of ingredients, with listed natural ingredients only and no added sugar. I usually make spread from hazelnuts or almonds (see my chocolate hazelnut spread “Newtella), but I never tried with pecans before. 

After I reviewed all the ingredients, I started testing the recipe, playing with quantities, until I found the sweet spot. The recipe itself is super easy, as it simply consists in blending all the ingredients in a food processor!

Is this pecan spread really healthy?

Pecans are actually a rich source of energy, but they contain health benefiting nutrients, mineral, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for wellness. The nuts are actually rich in monounsaturated fat (the healthy fat) and are an excellent source of phenolic antioxidants.

How to enjoy this pecan spread?

There are many possibilities to enjoy this pecan spread. You can spread it generously onto a slice of bread, or simply add one or two tablespoons to your smoothie instead of other nut butter (to try in my vegan carob smoothie bowl or in my raw chocolate almond smoothie instead of almond butter for instance). You can even replace nut butter with this pecan spread in your energy balls (like in my healthy no bake energy bites instead of peanut butter). Or just dig your spoon into the jar, as I often do!

Healthy Pecan Spread

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• Author: Delphine Fortin
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Category: Breakfast
• Cuisine: Healthy

This pecan spread is as healthy as possible, with no dairy products and no added sugar, the spread being naturally sweetened with dates only.

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Ingredients

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• 1/4 cup (40g) cashews
• 1/4 cup (40g) almonds
• 1/2 cup (75g) pitted dates
• 1 cup (150g) pecan nuts
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetal oil neutral in taste (rapeseed, sunflower oil…)
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water, to adjust

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Instructions

1. Soak cashews and almonds in separate shallow dishes for at least 4 hours (or overnight). If you don’t use fresh dates, soak them as well in a third separate dish.
2. Mix all the ingredients in a food processor until you get a smooth texture. Add more water if needed.
3. Pour the pecan paste into a glass jar and store in the refrigerator. Spread on a toast and enjoy!

Notes

*Store in the refrigerator in a airtight container for up to one week.

Breakfast & Brunch, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Nuts, Refined Sugar-Free, Thanksgiving, Toppings & Jams, Vegan

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