Desserts can double your calories intake! Sarah gives tips on desserts like pecan pie, pumpkin pie, apple pie and which are the lesser of the evils among them. Pecan pie - 450 calories Apple pie - 350 calories Pumpkin pie is the recommended pie dessert. Pumpkin can be used in a variety of recipes that are low in fat and good for health. You can also go for mini carb cake muffins. They are only of 100 calories. 5-10 pounds is the average holiday weight gain. So, instead of pecan pie, opt for something that is less in calorie like pumpkin pie or cake muffin.