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Pecan Pie Shots

All the pecan-pie goodness… none of the fuss. Think gooey, caramel-y filling topped with whipped-cream bliss — a mini but MIGHTY treat that disappears fast at parties!
Yield: 8 shots
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup quick oats
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon maple extract, or flavor
  • ½ cup water
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • Whipped topping*, garnish
Ingredient Details to Know
*For a vegan and dairy-free option, use dairy-free whipped topping (oat, coconut, or other dairy-free whipped topping).

Instructions
 

  • Combine ingredients (except whipped cream): In a small microwave-safe bowl or ramekin, mix together the oats, pecans, water, maple syrup, vanilla extract, maple extract, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Microwave: Microwave for 1 minute, then stir — the mixture will look liquidy; that’s expected. Microwave for 1 additional minute until it thickens. Take it out, give it a good stir and allow the mixture to sit for about 15 minutes so it can thicken further into that gooey pecan-pie–style texture.
    You can also toss the ingredients into saucepan let it come to a slow simmer and then turn off the heat. It thickens pretty quickly!
  • Build the shots: Add a tablespoon or two of the filling to a shot glass. Garnish with a squirt of whipped topping and a sprinkling of finely chopped pecans.

Notes

Storage Tip: Store any leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. It thickens as it chills, making it perfect for stuffing one date at a time whenever a craving hits.
For gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free quick oats.
Vegan: Use a dairy-free whipped topping.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 1 shotCalories: 50Carbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 3g— Unsaturated Fat: 3g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 4g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 4gCalcium: 10mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.