Healthy pecan tassies? Yes, these little low carb pecan tarts are a perfect way to help you stick to your healthy resolutions. This post is sponsored by Kroger and WellnessYourWay.
I love it when I get to tell you about brands and companies that are making it easier for you (and me!) to stick to your healthy resolutions. Because we all know that making the healthier choice can be a little more expensive at times, even if it’s cost-saving in the long run. But right now, the Kroger Family of Stores is running their Wellness Your Way digital coupon event, with over $100 dollars of savings on healthy foods and ingredients. You can access all of these coupons, plus tips, tricks and recipes, at WellnessYourWay.com. Be sure to check out the Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower because that looks divine!
My local Kroger store is Fred Meyer, and I love their in-house Simple Truth brand. It offers competitive prices on a great many healthy and organic food items and natural household items. And with the digital coupons, I found I could load up on some of my go-to ingredients: grassfed beef, organic cheese, nuts, chicken, coconut oil, eggs, etc. There are also quite a number of other brands in the digital coupons, ones that we low carbers use frequently (Silk and So Delicious, among others). So if you have a Kroger store near you, this is definitely a cost-saving measure! (Participating stores include: Kroger, Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food Stores, QFC, King Soopers, Ralphs, Smith’s, Dillons, Bakers, Gerbes).
I’ve been doing this healthy low carb thing for quite some time now, and my trick is to still include sweets and treats, provided that they fit the low carb lifestyle. There something about that little taste of dessert that caps off my day and makes me feel satiated. So with some of my Fred Meyer goodies, I set about making over a classic, Pecan Tassies, into something I could eat and feel good about. Until recently, I had no idea what tassies were. Really they are just kind of little pecan tart that uses cream cheese in the crust. I have a longstanding love affair with pecan tarts and pies, so making a healthier sugar-free version was just what the doctor ordered.
And Kroger would love to give one of my readers a $25 gift card, just for commenting on this post. So tell me, which Kroger Family of Stores products are you most excited about purchasing to help you stick to your healthy resolutions?
Mini Pecan Tarts
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp butter melted
- 3 ounces cream cheese cut into chunks
Filling:
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
- 1 tsp Yacon syrup or blackstrap molasses
- 2 tbsp Sukrin fiber syrup (optional, helps with gooeyness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp whipping cream
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 24 pecan halves
Instructions
Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, and salt. Stir in the melted butter. Add the cream cheese and cut in with a sharp knife or pastry cutter until the dough looks unified and comes together easily.
- Roll the dough into 24 balls and press into the bottom and up the sides of a mini muffin pan (if your pan is not very non-stick, you may want to grease it first). Bake 10 minutes.
Filling:
- Fill the tart crusts with about 1 teaspoon of chopped pecans.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the sweetener, Yacon syrup, fiber syrup, vanilla extract, and whipping cream until well combined.
- Whisk in the egg and salt. Divide mixture evenly among tarts. Top each with a pecan half and bake another 15 minutes.
- Let cool 15 minutes before removing from the pan.
Notes
Total fat: 27.16g
Calories from fat: 244
Cholesterol: 36mg
Carbohydrate: 5.94g
Total dietary fiber: 2.83g
Protein: 5.67g
Erythritol: 13.25g
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kroger. The opinions and text are all mine.
Kathy says
Did you use the clear or golden Sukrin fiber syrup?
Carolyn says
Either works, although I don’t really use them at all anymore as they spike my blood sugar a bit.
Suzie says
My crust turned too dark around the edges. What do you suggest for that? Mine turned out dry. I did not add the optional ingredient. Do you think adding that would help with the dryness?
Carolyn says
It’s clear you overcooked it… remember every oven is different. And yes, the optional ingredients are suggested for best results.
Mary W says
Could this filling benefit from Bocha Sweet or Allulose mixture?
Carolyn says
Yes, absolutely!
Jennifer Abbott says
What is the most economical business to buy Swerve from? Online? Store? Or do you use a generic substitute? Thank YOU!
Carolyn says
I always use real Swerve, as the generics are not very good. Keep an eye out for sales and stock up! They often have sales in the stores and online
Lynette says
We don’t have your family of stores here in the Central Valley of California, however, I enjoy going into RALPH’s when we visit our daughter in LA! Can’t wait for our next trip…
Love the products you carry??????
Terri says
My Fred Meyer did a big remodel and added a huge produce and natural section. I like the bulk isle for unsweetened coconut because they have three different types of shred. I also like the Simple brand and look for it for many products. I am going to try their grass fed meats. My grand kids love Fred Meyer because they can have an orange or banana as a treat, such a nice change from a sugar cookie!
Roz says
I shop at Kroger where I live. I love the free Friday items and the digital coupons. I buy my jicama sliced there quite often. They run great sales on Kroger brand dairy & cheese. I stocked up on several things during Taste of Italy. Thanks to you and Kroger for the give away
Kathy says
Carb master milk, Bai water,grained beef!
Pam says
I don’t get to our Kroger to often because it’s on the other side of town. But I may have to and check out the digital coupons. Love reading everyones comments. I like that Kroger sells Boreshead meats. Luncheon meats and cheese.
Jennifer bolden says
Im going to head to kroger and get these ingredients ! Yum!
Suzie says
My Kroger local store is King Soopers. Love your site and appreciate your efforts in the low carb, gluten free life.
Deanna says
I shop at Kroger all the time, and I love the Simple Truth brand. I really wish they would stock Swerve!
Carolyn says
Guess what….they are in talks to start carrying it. I really hope they do!
Carolyn says
I asked them this week on Facebook and was excited when they replied they are working to get it into Kroger/Smiths. Fingers crossed. I intend to mention to my Smiths manager I want it.
Neiddy says
I’m most excited about purchasing Simple Truth Natural Chicken Breasts. thanks for the giveaway
Raana says
Made these last night. Excellent! Used the Yacon Syrup. Did not use the Sukrin Fiber Syrup. Will probably freeze for those moments when needed.
April Tindall says
Simple Truth has been such a help in our journey! My husband and I have lost a combined 125+lbs and having access to Kroger and the Simple Truth line has been a godsend.
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says
NEED that almond flour crust!!!! Yum!