Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
Ingredients:

For the crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour – 11 points
  • 1/4 cup light butter (I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, melted) – 8 points
  • 2 tablespoons sugar substitute (like Splenda or Stevia) – 0 points
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt – 0 points

For the filling:

  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup – 10 points
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar substitute (like Swerve) – 0 points
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 0 points
  • 1 large egg – 0 points
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans – 10 points

Total points:

  • 39 points for the whole batch
  • 4 points per bar (assuming 10 bars)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the crust:
    • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, melted light butter, sugar substitute, and salt until combined.
    • Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
    • Bake for about 10 minutes, until the crust is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  3. Make the filling:
    • In a bowl, whisk together the light corn syrup, brown sugar substitute, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
    • Stir in the chopped pecans.
  4. Assemble the bars:
    • Pour the filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
  5. Bake:
    • Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and lightly browned.
  6. Cool and slice:
    • Let the bars cool completely before slicing into 10 pieces for serving.

Points Breakdown:

  • 39 points total for the entire batch
  • 4 points per bar (assuming 10 bars)

Nutritional Information (per bar):

  • Calories: ~150
  • Carbs: ~19g
  • Fat: ~7g
  • Protein: ~2g
  • Fiber: ~1g

Tips:

  • Pecans: To add extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the filling for a deeper, nuttier taste.
  • Lower the points: You can reduce the points by decreasing the amount of pecans (since they are point-heavy) or replacing some of the flour with almond flour.
  • Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter filling, adjust the amount of sugar substitute to taste before baking.

Benefits:

  • Portion-controlled: These pecan pie bars are already divided into portions, helping you control your intake more easily.
  • Lower in points: Compared to traditional pecan pie or bars, this recipe uses light butter, sugar substitutes, and portion control to keep points low.
  • Satisfying: With the richness of pecans and sweetness of the filling, these bars are incredibly satisfying while still fitting into a Weight Watchers plan.

Conclusion:

These Weight Watchers Pecan Pie Bars provide all the indulgence of a classic pecan pie in a lightened-up version, perfect for staying within your points. At 4 points per bar, they’re a great dessert option for a holiday or special treat, and they offer that familiar buttery, nutty, and caramel-like flavor without overloading on calories or sugar.