Our Jumbo Pecan Halves make the perfect product to always keep stocked in your store cupboard. Pecans make an excellent topping for desserts and work well when mixed into salads. They’re also a great healthy snack to keep close by for when hunger strikes between meals.
The Pecan (Carya Illinoinensis) is of hickory native to the souther USA and northern Mexico. They have a rich, buttery texture and naturally sweet in taste. They are extremely nutritious.
Health Benefits Of Pecans:
Pecan Nuts are high in Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Niacin, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc and Manganese.
Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Niacin contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues.
Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis. Manganese contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Full of heat healthy unsaturated fat, which can lower Cholesterol in your blood.
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This is a great recipe for the summer, get together with the family and make your own ice cream. This recipe has a rich custard base and topped with Pecans that are packed with goodness.
This lentil Wellington is a true showstopper for the festive dinner table! Filled with a mix of lentils, vegetables and nuts in a flaky puff pastry, it’s a delicious hero dish to enjoy on Christmas Day and beyond. Best served with vegan-friendly roast potatoes and a luscious gravy.
How adorable are these nutty ghost cookies? If you were still looking for a delicious Halloween bake, then look no further! These cute little ghosts are created with a simple vegan sugar cookie base and super quick and easy to make. Cookie cutters at the ready!
This plant-packed cake is perfectly sweet, rich and indulgent, it also nourishes your gut microbes. With each slice offering almost 6g of fibre, it’s the perfect crowd-pleasing dessert to share and there are two toppings to choose from depending on how much time you have on your hands.
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Naturally low in sugar but high in monounsaturated fat, macadamia nuts can help reduce risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
These delicious breakfast jars truly taste like a healthy dessert for breakfast and keep you fueled for the day! With fruity flavours and nutty toppings, they keep the taste buds satisfied and are easy to make ahead of time.
These No-Bake Cinnamon Rolls are made with only natural, vegan ingredients and on top of that also gluten-free - and let’s not forget: delicious! Crafted with a nutty batter and a sweet spiced filling, you only need a food processor to make these tasty little no-bake treats.
Our Classic Christmas cake is, of course not only delicious, naturally vegetarian, but we have again included our vegan alternative as well as a couple of options for decoration.
These easy vegan Pecan Cinnamon rolls are delicious and perfect for when you have a craving for something sweet. They are entirely plant based and gluten free with a soft centre. They make a great dessert or enjoy alongside a tea or coffee!
A delicious gluten-free and vegan chocolate chip pecan cookie recipe using a base of ground almonds instead of flour, and coconut sugar for a touch of caramel flavour.This recipe is so easy to follow, simply combine all the ingredients into a dough adding the pecans and chocolate before shaping and baking to perfection!
The pecan is a type of hickory and scientifically not a nut at all. It is what botanists call a drupe, a fruit with a single seed surrounded by a husk. The green husk eventually turns brown and drops away leaving the thin-shelled “nut” to be harvested. The pecan tree usually grows to between 70-100 feet but can reach 150 feet.
These mini no-bake pecan pies are so easy to make, taste delicious and are a great healthy alternative to the traditional recipe. This version is free from refined sugar, dairy, eggs and gluten. They are the perfect mini treat that everyone can enjoy.
Here we have the ultimate Autumn/Winter dessert. Fruity, spiced, stuffed & baked apples! The apples are stuffed with juicy raisins, sweet dried cranberries and a delicious mixture of warming cinnamon, ginger and vanilla.
The trouble with fibre is that it sounds so dull. It has all the glamour and excitement of packaging material. And is usually only spoken about in connection with bowel movements. But the truth is that dietary fibre can be a lifesaver.