These easy sugar-free Keto Candied Pecans are the ultimate low carb snack! Crunchy, sweet, and perfectly spiced, they’re ready in just 10 minutes with only 5 simple ingredients. Perfect for the holidays, as a salad topper, or anytime you want a quick keto-friendly treat that tastes totally addictive.
Sharing my favorite recipe for keto candied pecans has been on my list for ages, and I knew the holidays were the perfect time to finally bring it to you.
These butter roasted pecans are crunchy, crisp, and lightly spiced with cinnamon—everything you love about classic candied pecans, but made completely sugar-free and low carb.
Most store-bought candied pecans are coated in loads of sugar, but I wanted to create the best keto candied pecans recipe that’s just as addictive, but 100% keto-friendly. And trust me, once you taste them, you’ll be hooked!
I use pecans a lot in my recipes like this keto pecan pie mug cake, my favorite, and Easy Chocolate Pecan Keto Fudge.
The Easiest Keto Candied Pecans
Description
Ingredients
- 2 cup pecans
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- ½ cup golden sweetener replacement
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp water
Instructions
- In a medium pan over medium heat, add the butter, sugar substitute, water, and stir to combine.
- Once the mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 7-8 minutes.
- Add the pecans and continue stirring for about 5 minutes or until all the pecans are coated in caramel, and they smell fragrant.
- Remove from heat. Add cinnamon and vanilla extract.
- Transfer the coated pecans on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, in a single layer
- Allow the pecans to cool in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, then break apart. Enjoy!
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How do we calculate the nutrition info?
These nutrition facts listed are determined using nutrition information from the USDA Food Database. Our nutrition facts are accurate, but if you are using different products, please make your calculations. Net carb count is calculated by subtracting both fiber and sugar alcohols because they don’t raise blood sugar.
Ingredients Needed
- Pecans – Use raw pecan halves for the best crunch. They’ll roast beautifully and soak up all that buttery, spiced glaze.
- Butter – Adds richness and helps the sweetener caramelize into a glossy coating. If using salted butter, just skip the pinch of added salt.
- Brown Sugar Substitute – I love Sukrin Gold or Lakanto Golden Monkfruit for the perfect brown sugar flavor without carbs. You can also use allulose, monk fruit, or your favorite granulated keto sweetener.
- Cinnamon & vanilla extract – Bring the warm holiday flavor! You can swap cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice if you want even more cozy seasonal vibes.
How to Make Keto Candied Pecans
Making homemade low carb candied pecans is ridiculously easy. You just combine butter and sweetener until you get a thick sauce. Then add the pecans until fragrant. Season with vanilla extract and cinnamon and voila -there you have the best keto-friendly candied pecans.
This recipe requires no baking, so it’s super quick to make, but if you prefer extra crispy and fragrant pecans, you can bake the coated pecans at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, until fragrant and lightly crisp.
Get all your ingredients ready.
Melt the butter and sweetener in a pan over medium heat.
Reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes or just until your sauce starts to thicken.
Add pecans and stir to coat. Continue cooking until the pecans are fragrant and smell toasty.
Remove from heat, add vanilla extract and cinnamon.
Transfer the caramel-coated sugar-free pecans to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow it to cool in the refrigerator.
Once set, break apart and enjoy!
Are pecans good for keto?
Pecans are nuts low in carbs, so their profile fits a keto diet. Enjoy high in fiber , vitamin E, and zinc nuts.
Pecans can be used on a keto diet as a snack or included in keto recipes.
Super easy and delicious!!!