Decadent Pecan Pie - Holiday Dessert Recipes for Dieters

One of the most high calorie pies of the season is rich and delicious pecan pie - and unfortunately, one of my favorite pies - and perhaps yours, too. So we got to thinking, "How can we create a pecan pie that's low in calories without riddling the taste?" Naturally, there are those pie crust calories - and those can be cut by simply rolling the dough as thin as possible.

Then there are the nuts which go inside the pecan pie. Well, without the nuts there wouldn't be a pecan pie - so about the only way to cut the calories is to use less nuts. We determined that could be accomplished by using chopped pecans because chopped nuts go a bit further than the halves.

And now, for the filling. Ah - that we can reduce - although it resembles a fluffy, unique masterpiece. Because pecan pie is going to be naturally high in calories -  if only due to the pie crust and pecans, reducing the calories in the filling equals a whole lot less calories.

How to: Simply fold the Cool Whip with the pecans and vanilla and pour into a cooked pie crust. Lightly drizzle with a bit of caramel sauce and/or chocolate fudge sauce if desired - or both. Allow to chill, then enjoy.

As a note, we did experiment with Splenda, eggs and sugar-free syrups in an effort to produce the a-typical pecan pie, but the end result was so terrible that even our kitchen drain didn't want to digest the liquid. And now for those tasty ingredients:

You will need the following ingredients for this diet-wise recipe:

1 small container of Cool Whip FREE (15 calories per serving)

1 cup of chopped pecans

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Caramel Sauce

1 prepared pie crust (either flour-based or graham cracker crust)

Holiday Diet Wise Recipes:

From pies to turkey thighs, the following waist watcher tips will keep the joy in your holidays without blowing out your Diet Candle. Grab a martini glass filled with clear spring water and let's toast to a healthy season - no matter which holiday of the year we're celebrating.

• Yum Yum Eggnog - A unique original recipe that you'll find only at Thin Thin. click for diet recipe
• Carrot Pudding - Budget friendly and all dressed up for the holidays. click for diet recipe
• Tom's Roasted Turkey - A manly approach to big bird. click for diet recipe
• Tangy Orange Cranberry Sauce - Tangy, titillating to the taste buds and downright good. click for diet recipe
• Herb Butter - Tangy good and a little goes a long 'weigh'. click for diet recipe
• Pumpkin Butter - Cinderella's pumpkin just might get jealous. click for diet recipe
• Weightless Wassail - Put a little punch into your diet plan without all those unwanted calories. click for diet recipe
• Yammy Whammy - Pass the low calorie, low fat yams please! click for diet recipe
• Mashed Spudwhackers - Whipped potatoes minus the high fat and calories. A dieter's creamy dream. click for diet recipe

Holiday Tips & Calories:

From high calorie pies to an example of a healthier holiday plate, we've got this holiday season wrapped up in a bow of Good Healthy Eats that won't scrooge your diet plan.

• Pies That Fly Straight to the Thighs - High calorie pies that can send dieter's weight scales for a loop. click to continue
• Example of a Healthier Holiday Plate - What, How Much & When to Eat Holiday Tips for Dieters. click to continue
• Why Weight Gain Bonds so Well With Holidays - Ever wonder why weight gain is prevalent during holidays? It has a bit more to do with than what we put on our plates. click to continue
• Traditional Holiday Plate Calories - Grab your abacus! click to continue

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