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.
Give a Pecan Snowglobe!
DIY gifts just got a lot tastier with blogger “Damask Love’s” Pecan Snow Globe Jar Topper. Pick your favorite holiday icon and pecan snack recipe, and get to crafting!
Get Crafty with Pecans!
See how blogger "Damask Love" uses use in-shell pecans, ribbon and a wreath form to make DIY holiday decor.
Can’t Have Just One Slice!
Take traditional banana bread up a notch with this vegan, gluten-free version from blogger "Jessica in the Kitchen" that adds pecans to the mix for a flavorful crunch!
Put A Twist on this Timeless Holiday Side
Elevate your holiday table with blogger “FlavCity’s” Pecan-Crusted Green Bean Casserole. A perfect side for any main dish, this casserole adds a delicious pecan crunch to a holiday classic.
Serve Up These Maple Sticky Buns!
Blogger "Half Baked Harvest" celebrates one of the season's best pairs with this dish - maple and pecans. Try making these as a weekend morning treat, or serve them up Thanksgiving morning for a special holiday breakfast.
Fall For This Flavor Combo!
Blogger “The Defined Dish” starts the fall season off right with the perfect combination of fall flavors – pumpkin and pecan. These No Bake Pumpkin-Pecan Pie bites are the perfect seasonal on-the-go treat!
Crusted with Pecans!
Bloggers "Modern Proper" show you how to take your weeknight dinner up a notch by encrusting your pork chops with pecans and topping them with apple chutney!
A Perfect Pair
Bloggers Holley and Natalie from "Modern Proper" take a weeknight meal up a notch by adding a pecan crust to pork chops in this flavorful dish.
In an Instant!
Blogger couple "A Couple Cooks" how to whip up a seasonal favorite instantly, with this seasonal squash and pecans dish.
