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Low-Carb Caramelized Pecans

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These candied pecans are such a quick and easy keto snack to make and perfect if you need a little pick me up treat that won’t send your blood sugar levels soaring.

Crunchy, crisp, buttery and sweet. These low-carb caramelised pecans will rock your world!

We used a brown sugar substitute that gives these candied nuts their caramelised flavour and crunchy texture. You can use other options such as allulose or any erythritol-based sweeteners. If you prefer to skip the sweetener, you can add a touch more cinnamon and/or vanilla to boost the flavour.

Hands-on Overall

Serving size about 1/4 cup

Allergy information for Low-Carb Caramelized Pecans

✔  Gluten free
✔  Dairy free
✔  Egg free
✔  Nightshade free
✔  Pork free
✔  Avocado free
✔  Coconut free
✔  Fish free
✔  Shellfish free
Pescatarian
Vegetarian
Vegan

Nutritional values (per about 1/4 cup)

Net carbs1.2 grams
Protein2.3 grams
Fat20.1 grams
Calories193 kcal
Calories from carbs 2%, protein 5%, fat 93%
Total carbs3.6 gramsFiber2.4 gramsSugars1.1 gramsSaturated fat3.4 gramsSodium73 mg(3% RDA)Magnesium30 mg(8% RDA)Potassium102 mg(5% EMR)

Ingredients (makes about 2 cups, 8 servings)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 170 °C/ 340 °F (conventional), or 150 °C/ 300 °F (fan assisted).
  2. Mix all of the dry spices, low carb sweetener and salt together in a small bowl. Mix the oil and maple extract in another clean bowl.
    Low-Carb Caramelized Pecans
  3. Spread the nuts on a lined baking tray, drizzle with the oil mix to coat evenly and mix. Sprinkle with the dry spice-sweetener mix and toss.
    Low-Carb Caramelized Pecans
  4. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes (watch out they don’t burn). Turn once half way through cooking.
    Low-Carb Caramelized Pecans
  5. Remove from the oven and allow to fully cool to crisp up.
    Store in a glass jar or an airtight Tupperware for up to 2 weeks.
    Low-Carb Caramelized Pecans

Caramelized Pecans
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★★★★★★★★★★
4.4 stars, average of 17 ratings
Caramelized Pecans
Crunchy, crisp, buttery and sweet. These low-carb candied pecans will rock your world!
Hands on5m
Overall20m
Servings8
Calories193 kcal
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 170 °C/ 340 °F (conventional), or 150 °C/ 300 °F (fan assisted).
  2. Mix all of the dry spices, low carb sweetener and salt together in a small bowl. Mix the oil and maple extract in another clean bowl.
  3. Spread the nuts on a lined baking tray, drizzle with the oil mix to coat evenly and mix. Sprinkle with the dry spice-sweetener mix and toss.
  4. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes (watch out they don’t burn). Turn once half way through cooking.
  5. Remove from the oven and allow to fully cool to crisp up.
    Store in a glass jar or an airtight Tupperware for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition (per serving, about 1/4 cup)

Calories193kcal
Net Carbs1.2g
Carbohydrates3.6g
Protein2.3g
Fat20.1g
Saturated Fat3.4g
Fiber2.4g
Sugar1.1g
Sodium73mg
Magnesium30mg
Potassium102mg

Detailed nutritional breakdown (per about 1/4 cup)

Net carbsProteinFatCalories
Total per about 1/4 cup
1.2 g2.3 g20.1 g193 kcal
Cinnamon, spices
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Vanilla powder, dried (from vanilla beans, vanilla pods)
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Sukrin Gold, brown sugar substitute
0.1 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Salt, sea salt
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Coconut oil, extra virgin
0 g0 g2.2 g20 kcal
Natural extract, sugar-free (maple, peppermint, almond, orange, lemon, coconut, cherry, etc.)
0 g0 g0 g1 kcal
Pecans, nuts
1.1 g2.3 g17.8 g171 kcal

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Jo Harding
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Jo Harding

Food is one of life’s most powerful medicines. I’m a true testament that once you find the right approach for you, you can overcome poor health through the healing power of food.

I believe the secret to radiant health starts and ends with a healthy gut so my recipes are all grain, gluten and refined sugar free. Most are also dairy-free.

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Comments (4)

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These were so good! I love that it's such a simple recipe and only takes 20 minutes. Major bonus points! Do you find they stay crunchy during those 2 weeks of storage? Perfect for snacking on the go. Thanks for sharing this!

They do actually! If properly stored in a sealed container, these will remain crunchy.

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I think they’d make the perfect snack for busy days. Quick question though - do you prefer using allulose or erythritol for the brown sugar substitute, or does it come out amazing with either one? Can't wait to try this, thanks a bunch!❤️

I personally prefer allulose because it caramelizes well and it has no cooling aftertaste 😊