The Best - Healthier Pecan Pie Skillet

This decadent healthier pecan pie skillet is rich like a brownie and is perfectly balanced with nutty addition of the flaxseed and pecans. And served with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream to balance the sweetness. Best of all, it's the perfect warm treat to share during a movie night or enjoy all by yourself 😉

In this recipe for pecan pie I will be going through how make pecan pie and answering your FAQs such as ‘how to make pecan pie keto’ ‘ingredients for pecan pie’, “ is pecan pie supposed to be runny’ and so much more.

A really great thing about this no egg pecan pie  is how versatile it is. Which is what makes this pecan pie recipe best. For example, you can make this into chocolate and strawberry brownie skillet or perhaps you might prefer adding in some fruit like a caramel apple pecan pie !

I’ll also be sharing some more flavor variations and mix in’s below. And would highly recommend you check that part of this post out!

This pecan pie skillet requires just one bowl to come together and is relatively quick to make from start to finish!

If you’re looking for more gluten free recipes to add to your baking list check out my Snickers Cupcakes and Smores Cinnamon Rolls

Expert Baking Tips on how to make this pecan pie eggless

Although this pecan pie mini recipe is super simple to make, here are just a few expert tips I'd recommend:

When making the flax egg, make sure you let it sit for at least 5 mins. This will allow it to slightly thicken to act as our egg substitute. 

Flax meal will also work well in place of flaxseed.

The baking time will vary depending on how much batter you pour into your skillet and therefore, also the size of your skillet pan. 

What makes this..

Pecan pie recipe vegan

The flaxseed is our egg substitute and there's no dairy as were using plant based milk

Pecan pie gluten free

To make this gluten free, I will be using gluten free plain flour if you’d prefer not to make it gluten free just use the same quantity of normal plain flour.

Pecan pie healthy

This pecan pie has a reduced sugar and fat content to most pecan pie recipes, and with the addition of the flaxseed and pecans, they’re are quite a few vitamins in this pie too!

Pecan pie how to make ..

Recipe pecan pie  - Ingredients

• Plain Flour –  paired with a teaspoon of xanthan gum to give more stability to the cake to prevent it from crumbling. However, if you’d prefer not to make these gluten-free simply substitute the gluten-free flour for normal plain flour. There’s also no need to add xanthan gum. As the gluten in the normal flour will prevent the cake from crumbling.
• Chocolate spread – This will act as our butter. I used Fine and Raws chocolate hazelnut spread.
• Caster sugar – I like to use caster sugar in my cakes which is just very refined sugar. So if you can’t find caster sugar I’d recommend using very refined granulated sugar.
• Cocoa powder - adds rich chocolatey depth to the cake 
• Apple Sauce - You can make this at home by blending 2 apples until smooth - with some chunks for texture or you can buy it from your local grocery store. This will be our egg substitute 
• Caramel - check out my quick and easy recipe for homemade caramel here

How do you make … pecan pie easy

Recipe pecan pie - Step by step instructions 

Healthy pecan pie recipe without corn syrup

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet (oven-safe) with vegan butter.
• Begin by mixing together the flaxseed + water to a small bowl, stirring until combined and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, add the Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Spread and flax seed mixture together, whisking until combined.
• Next add the milk, then add the flour, cocoa powder until fully combined.
• Pour the batter into a skillet and decorate with pecans into a spiral. Bake for 30-45 mins, or until a skewer comes comes out 'mostly clean'
• Once baked allow to cool for 10-15mins then serve with a scoop or two of ice cream and drizzle with the Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Spread and caramel. Enjoy!

Flavour Variations and Mixins

Chocolate pecan cupcakes

For a slightly more textural alternative of this chocolate cake. You can substitute the chocolate hazelnut spread with chopped pecans as well as almond flour in it’s sponge for a lighter texture.

Other flavor variations: strawberry cupcakes

If you're looking for other cake flavors. You can try out  these strawberry cupcakes, it's perfectly moist, light and decorated with a refreshing strawberry buttercream. It's perfect for summer and it tastes delicious.

Let me know in the comments if you try these variations or if you came up with your own!

FAQs - Pecan pie dairy free

Can you make this into a 10 inch pecan pie recipe ?

Yes, simply double the recipe to fit into a 10 inch skillet

Can you make this pecan skillet with plain flour ?

Yes, you may opt to use plain flour or cassava flour, but if you still plain to make this gluten free without using gluten free flour or cassava flour. Please ensure you use plain flour in place of regular flour with a teaspoon of xanthan gum if it’s not already included.

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How long does pecan pie last ?

The cake will stay good at room-temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for up to a week, and in the freezer for up to 2 months if stored in an airtight container.

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