Candied Keto Pecans {Cinnamon or Pumpkin Spice}

Name: Candied Keto Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups pecans; 2 1/2 tbsp butter (divided); 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream; 2 tbsp Lakanto Monkfruit Classic; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1 tsp vanilla extract; salt to flavor; 2 ½ cups pecans; 2 ½ tbsp butter; 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream; 2 tbsp Lakanto monkfruit golden; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 tsp vanilla; salt to flavor

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This quick and easy recipe makes Candied Keto Pecans in a snap! This recipe is so versatile you can change it up by using different spices such as candied cinnamon pecans or pecan spice candied pecans.

Candied Keto Pecans (Two Ways – Cinnamon or Pecan Spice)

Two years ago, a friend of mine, who was also following keto, posted a recipe for candied pecans that she had created. I immediately messaged her and asked if I could post her recipe on my blog because they looked so amazing. I have included her recipe in this post for Keto cinnamon pecans, as well as another variation with Pumpkin Spice Pie spice.

With the holidays quickly approaching, having a yummy crunchy snack on hand could help us all stay on track. This recipe reminds me of the pecans I used to buy at the mall. You know the ones, they smell so amazing you walk around almost in a daze trying to find them? Yes! These are that good, and they are keto-friendly and low carb. My entire house smells amazing! The Pumpkin Spice Candied Keto Pecans are perfect for Thanksgiving, while the Cinnamon Candied Sugar-Free Pecans make a fantastic keto Christmas treat.

Are Pecans Keto-Friendly?

Pecans are perfect for the keto diet as they are very low in carbs and high in healthy fats.

How to Make Candied Pecans Keto Friendly?

It is so simple to transform many recipes so that they are keto-friendly. In this recipe, I replaced the brown sugar with a keto-friendly substitute. By doing so, the net carbs were greatly reduced, making keto cinnamon pecans or keto pumpkin spice pecans sugar-free. I included both recipes below in the recipe card.

Are Low Carb Cinnamon Pecans Gluten-Free

All the ingredients I used in my kitchen to make these low carb cinnamon pecans were gluten-free. However, I always suggest checking the labels of the ingredients you use in your kitchen as I understand that gluten allergies and sensitivities can be severe.

Start by covering a baking sheet with parchment paper to roast the pecans before coating them in the sugar-free candied mixture.

Why Roast Pecans?

Roasting the pecans first helps to bring out incredible flavor and a crispier texture.

Heat over medium heat until it reaches a nice golden color before adding the remaining butter and spices.

Can I Use a Different Sweetener?

I have tested this recipe for Low Carb Candied Pecans with both Swerve and Lakanto Monkfruit. In the Pumpkin Spice, keto pecans either Swerve Granular or Lakanto Monkfruit Classic will work. For the Cinnamon Candied Pecans, either Swerve Brown or Lakanto Monkfruit Golden can be used. Both brands of sweeteners are interchangeable.

Once the mixture is a golden brown, add the remaining butter, spices (either cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice), and vanilla extract. I always use pure vanilla extract in all of my recipes instead of imitation vanilla as I feel like it adds more flavor.

How to store Candied Low Carb Pecans?

Make sure to cool the low carb candied pecans first. Afterward, they can then be stored either in the fridge or in the pantry as long as they are in an airtight container.

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