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Gisela Bouvier joined Inside South Florida to share some delicious and healthy back-to-school snack options featuring pecans. Partnering with the American Pecan Promotion Board, Gisela demonstrated how pecans can be a nutritious addition to snacks and meals.
One of the snacks she introduced was a Healthy Pecan Snack Mix, perfect for kids after school or as a midday pick-me-up. Pecans are nutrient-dense, versatile, and convenient, offering three grams of plant-based protein and four grams of carbs per serving. With impressive nutrient density, pecans also offer nutrients like thiamin, zinc and copper, making them a nutritious addition to any snack mix. They are also Heart-Check certified by the American Heart Association, making them a heart-healthy choice.
Gisela shared a recipe for a savory roasted red pepper and pecan dip. This dip pairs wonderfully with veggies or whole-grain crackers, making it a nutritious and delicious option for after-school snacking. Pecans in the dip add a boost of fiber, providing 11% of the recommended daily intake in just one serving, which supports digestive health.
Gisela also shared a recipe for a Toasted Oat and Pecan Smoothie, a great way to boost nutrition for both kids and adults. The smoothie includes frozen bananas, whole milk (or milk of choice), toasted pecans, toasted oats, a pinch of kosher salt, cinnamon, maple syrup, and Greek yogurt. This protein-packed smoothie is hearty and delicious, perfect for a post-school snack or a quick breakfast before heading out the door.
For more recipes and information about pecans, viewers can visit the American Pecan Promotion Board's website at eatpecans.com.
