When it comes to staying on track with weight-loss goals, you don’t have to give up your favorite desserts. In fact, these sports nutritionists say it’s OK to eat pie. For example, apples in apple pie contain an antioxidant called quercetin, which can help reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure. From classic pumpkin pie to a fun “energy bite” spin on apple pie, here are seven delicious pie recipes for 300 calories or less:
1. APPLE PIE ENERGY BITES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 109; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 46mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 2g
2. ROASTED PUMPKIN PIE | COOKING LIGHT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 234; Total Fat: 8.7g; Saturated Fat: 4.2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g; Cholesterol: 53mg; Sodium: 182mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 23g; Protein: 7g
3. KEY LIME PIE “RECOVERY” BITES | OPTIMUM NUTRITION
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 161; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 13mg; Sodium: 33mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 8g
4. MINI RAW APPLE PIES | EATING BIRD FOOD
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 173; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 21mg; Sodium: 38mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 2g
5. PECAN-DATE PIE | COOKING LIGHT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 298; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 31mg; Sodium: 207mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 25g; Protein: 5g
6. BERRY TARTLET WITH DARK CHOCOLATE & VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM | SKINNYTASTE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 124; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 14mg; Sodium: 85mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 1g
7. MINI COCONUT-BANANA CREAM PIES | 24 CARROT LIFE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 258; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 12g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 42mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 9g
