Dates are high in fiber and B vitamins, and they are naturally sweet, with only 23 calories per date. And they're delicious!

HEALTHY

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 8–10

• 1 cup finely chopped dates
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• Pinch salt
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 egg whites
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 Make-Ahead Pie Crust, unpricked

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine dates, egg yolks, sugar, brown sugar, salt, cream, butter, and vanilla and mix well.

2. In small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into date mixture along with pecans.

3. Pour into Pie Crust. Bake for 30–40 minutes or until pie is deep golden brown. Cool completely, then cut into wedges to serve.