Pumpkin Pecan Cream Cheese Spread (sugar-free!) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons Swerve “confectioners’ style” sweetener (or use regular powdered sugar)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup toasted pecan halves, chopped*
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 408g | |
| Calories 1221 | |
| Calories from Fat 1034 | 85% |
| Total Fat 119.64g | 150% |
| Saturated Fat 47.52g | 190% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 249mg | 83% |
| Sodium 1024mg | 43% |
| Potassium 811mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 28.35g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.9g | 33% |
| Sugars 13.65g | 9% |
| Protein 20.16g | 32% |
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