The Original Supernut™
They might be small, but American Pecans™ are mighty — and have a lot to boast about.
The pecan is a complex whole food, packed with multiple health-promoting nutrients and bioactive compounds. Each delicious pecan is a nutrition powerhouse.
PHYTONUTRIENTS
- 10 mg of flavonoids
- 36 mg of plant sterols
- Learn more about the heart-health benefits of pecans
PLANT PROTEIN
- 3 grams of plant-based protein
UNSATURATED FAT
- 18 grams, primarily monounsaturated fat (60% of total fat), including oleic acid, only 2 grams saturated fat
ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS
- 8 mcg of beta carotene, provitamin A
- 7 mg gamma-tocopherols, a form of vitamin E
DIETARY FIBER
- Good source of filling dietary fiber, 11% DV
MIGHTY MINERALS
- A trio of essential minerals: 60% DV manganese, 40% DV copper and 10% DV zinc
- Learn more about the nutrition profile of pecans
One-ounce serving. DV = % Daily Value. | Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
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A Taste of the Holidays
Blogger Liz Moody shares how delicious, nutritious and easy it is to create your own vegan Pecan Pie Nut Butter. It’s like stepping into a winter-wonderland full of flavor!
A Festive Snack
Blogger Shakira Patterson serves up a vegetarian treat just in time for the holiday season: Apple Pecan Nachos with a sweet caramel drizzle.
A Chewy Treat Perfect for All
Blogger Andie Mitchell shares a delicious and nutritious vegetarian (and dairy free) treat everyone will love – Chewy Coconut Pecan Granola Bars with Cranberries!
Snacking Packed with Flavor
Blogger Liz Moody provides a new spin on a classic vegetarian snacking option with a Pecan Rosemary Pesto that’s perfect for dipping.
Summertime Snacking Made Easy
Blogger Liz Moody shares her recipe for Pecan Peach Crumble, perfect for a sweet mid-afternoon snack or a nutritious dessert!
A Colorful Summertime Treat
Blogger Andie Mitchell shares a simple, nutritious snack that is sure to get the kids excited – Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt and Pecans!
A Nutritious Summertime Treat
Blogger Andie Mitchell shares a summer snack recipe perfect for the young and young-at-heart – delicious Pecan, Peach and Raspberry Yogurt Pops!
A Full-Flavored Favorite
Blogger Liz Moody shares her recipe for Pecan Coffee Cake Overnight Oats, perfect for breakfast, a midafternoon snack or a nutritious dessert!
A Savory Grilled Favorite
Blogger Andie Mitchell shares a recipe perfect for grilling season – delicious chicken thighs with Moroccan spices paired with a flavorful pecan couscous.