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  • Why You’ll Love This Keto Glazed Pecans Recipe
  • Sugar Free Candied Pecans Ingredients
  • How To Make Keto Candied Pecans
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Flavor Variations
  • Storage Instructions
  • More Keto Brown Sugar Recipes
  • Tools To Make Keto Candied Nuts
  • Keto Candied Pecans Recipe

You’ll love these sweet and crunchy keto candied pecans! These sugar free candied pecans have a cinnamon Besti Brown glaze and are a sweet snack all on their own or chopped up and put over salads or keto ice cream or in keto fat bombs for the ultimate snack.

Make these keto glazed pecans for a tasty holiday gift… you certainly don’t have to be low carb to enjoy these keto candied nuts! This treat is packed with protein, monounsaturated fat, and iron. Without the sugar, you can feel really good about eating them!

Nuts on keto are a great way to enjoy some healthy fats, protein, and fiber, while being low in carbs and there is no shortage of nut recipes on Wholesome Yum. Try out my keto white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, keto chocolate fat bombs, keto trail mix, or keto granola bars next.

Why You’ll Love This Keto Glazed Pecans Recipe

  • Sweet and cozy flavor
  • Crunchy and crisp texture
  • Easy to make in the slow cooker
  • Only 5 minutes to prep
  • Just 1.3 grams net carbs per serving
  • Great for gifting and holidays!
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Sugar Free Candied Pecans Ingredients

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for keto friendly glazed pecans, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

  • Pecans – Use whole pecans. Because we’re cooking them, you can buy raw or roasted but be sure to buy unsalted.
  • Egg white – Either from fresh eggs or from a carton.
  • Vanilla extract
  • Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – Unlike other brands that either have an aftertaste, are dry, or lack brown sugar flavor, this monk fruit sweetener has all the flavor and moisture of regular brown sugar, without the carbs and sugar.
  • Cinnamon
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How To Make Keto Candied Pecans

This section shows how to make low carb candied nuts with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

  • Prep slow cooker. Grease the slow cooker with butter and place pecans into the bottom of slow cooker.
  • Coat pecans. In a small bowl, whisk together egg whites and vanilla until foamy. Pour the mixture over nuts and toss to coat.
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  • Season pecans. In a medium bowl, combine Besti Brown and cinnamon. Pour over pecans and stir to coat.
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  • Slow cook. Cook on low, stirring every 20 minutes. In the last 20 minutes, stir in water.
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  • Cool. Arrange nuts in a single layer on parchment paper to cool.

TIP: To make extra crispy keto cinnamon glazed pecans, roast on a baking sheet in a 400 degree F oven for 4-7 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat pecans on keto?

Wondering if pecans are keto? Yes, pecans are one of the most keto friendly nuts out there. Per serving (1 ounce), pecans have just 3.9 grams total carbs. You can find my full breakdown on keto nuts here.

Are candied pecans keto?

Regular candied pecans are not keto friendly, as they are made with sugar. These keto sweet pecans are low carb and keto, though, thanks to Besti Brown sweetener.

How many calories in sugar free candied pecans?

The full nutrition stats can be found below the recipe card, but each serving (1/4 cup) has 175 calories.

Can I use a different sweetener?

These low carb candied pecans are best made with Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend, my brown sugar substitute. You can use other alternatives to sugar, but the flavor won’t be the same. It has a very similar taste and consistency, but it’s sugar-free, gluten-free, and low carb. It’s also a natural product, which is important to me when choosing a sugar replacement. I’m happy to report that it worked out perfectly in this sugar-free candied pecans recipe.

Flavor Variations

  • Pumpkin Spice – Add a tablespoon of pumpkin spice mix.
  • Spicy – Add cayenne pepper or chili powder to taste.
  • Bacon – Add some crumbled cooked bacon.
  • Vanilla – Omit the cinnamon and double the vanilla extract, or add some vanilla bean seeds.
  • Coffee – Add a tablespoon of espresso powder.
  • Orange – Add a tablespoon of orange zest and swap the vanilla with orange extract.
  • Other Candied Nuts – Swap the pecans for your favorite keto nuts, such as almonds or walnuts.

Storage Instructions

  • Store: Store the nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week, or in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
  • Freeze: Freeze the keto glazed pecans in the freezer for 2-3 months.

More Keto Brown Sugar Recipes

If you love this keto glazed pecans recipe, you might also like these other recipes made with keto brown sugar:

  • Keto Butternut Squash Ravioli
  • Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
  • Keto Coffee Cake
  • Keto Cinnamon Rolls
  • Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – The key to the classic brown sugar flavor in your keto candied pecans!
  • Slow Cooker– If you don’t already have a slow cooker that you love, you should try this one. I use this one all the time and it would be perfect for these sugar-free candied pecans.
  • Glass Jars– Divide the keto candied nuts recipe into these jars and tie with ribbon for gifting.

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Keto Candied Pecans Recipe

Learn how to make keto candied pecans in a slow cooker! This sugar-free candied pecans recipe makes the best keto candied nuts, with just 5 ingredients.

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 3 hours

Total: 3 hours 5 minutes

Author: Maya Krampf from WholesomeYum.com

Servings: 16 (adjust to scale recipe)

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  1. Grease a 4 quart (4 L) slow cooker and place the pecans inside.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together egg white and vanilla extract until it's foamy. Pour the mixture over the nuts and stir to coat all the nuts.

  3. In a medium bowl, combine Besti Brown and cinnamon. Evenly pour the mixture over the pecans and stir to coat all the nuts again.

  4. Cook on low for 3 hours, stirring at 20 minute intervals. In the last 20 minutes, stir in the water.

  5. When done cooking, arrange the nuts in a single layer on parchment paper to cool. If there are any clusters stuck together, you can break them apart after cooling. Store in an airtight container.

  6. Optional step: To make the nuts extra crispy, plus add a toasted aroma and taste, place them in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) for 4-7 minutes.

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Recipe Notes

Serving size:1/4 cup

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories175

Fat17.8g

Protein2.5g

Total Carbs4.1g

Net Carbs1.3g

Fiber2.8g

Sugar1.1g

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see our nutrition policy.

Course:Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine:American

Keywords:candied, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, pecan, sugar-free, vegetarian

Calories: 175 kcal

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FAQs

How many pecan nuts can I eat on keto? ›

With carb restriction of about 20-50g per day, adding pecans to your keto diet is a good idea, since you'll get 1g of net carbs if you eat about 19 halves of pecan nuts. The nuts also have about 70% fats, which is an excellent addition in achieving ketosis.

How do you keep candied pecans from sticking together? ›

Stir them every 10 minutes or so to avoid them clumping together, or you can just break them apart with a spatula or your hands later.

Why are my candied pecans soggy? ›

Why are my candied pecans soft and sticky? If your pecans are soft, it's most likely because they weren't baked long enough and are still retaining moisture. The sugar needs to bake long enough to caramelize and form a brittle coating on the nuts.

Is pecan good for a keto diet? ›

The Best low-carb nut

So, while other nuts are high in fatandcarbs, pecans are a smart choice when you're on the keto diet because of their generous healthy fat and protein content.

Can eating too many nuts kick you out of ketosis? ›

Nuts, in general, are high in calories, and having too many can cause weight gain. Considering that most nuts are high in fat and low in carbs, you will be able to maintain ketosis even if you have one too many.

Can you eat all the nuts you want on keto? ›

While nuts are overall great to include on a keto diet, it's important to limit your portions to a serving or two (1–2 oz.) per day. For reference, one ounce of nuts is about the size of a small handful. Avoid nuts that have been treated and flavored with other ingredients, such as sugar and other glazes.

How to make candied pecans less sticky? ›

The pecans only take a few minutes to cook. If you walk away or don't stir constantly they could burn. The nuts will be sticky at first before they cool. If the glazed pecans remain sticky after cooling, transfer the baking sheet to a 325ºF oven for 5-15 minutes, or until they harden.

Why do you soak pecans before roasting? ›

Wet pecans allow the salt to stick easily to the nuts. Plus, soaking nuts helps neutralize enzyme inhibitors, which can harm your digestion, and reduce phytates, which decrease nutrient absorption. Just submerge your nuts in water while the oven is heating up and you'll be good to go.

How long do you soak pecans to activate? ›

Soaking and Drying Times for Different Nuts
Nut (1cup)SaltSoaking Time
Pecans1/2 tsp5-8 hours
Pine Nuts1 tsp7-10 hours
Pistachios1 tsp5-8 hours
Walnuts1/2 tsp5-8 hours
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Why do my pecans taste bad? ›

Nuts with higher fat content, like walnuts and pecans can also go rancid after a few months if stored at too warm a temperature. If you notice that your nuts have taken on a noticeably bitter, sour flavor, they may have entered this unfortunate phase.

What is the fuzzy stuff on pecans? ›

Kernel fuzz is not a disease and the brown material that is adhering to the kernel surface is not dangerous to eat. It only tastes dry and bitter. The fuzzy material on the kernel is actually part of the nut's inside shell packing material.

Why are my pecans rubbery? ›

Humidity above these values can cause kernel molding and pecan texture deterioration (pecans become soft and rubber-like), whereas lower humidities will cause excessive drying. In-shell pecan kernels will darken under high humidity as a result of the tannic acid being dissolved from the shell lining.

What is the most filling food on keto? ›

13 of the best keto foods that keep you full
  • Mushrooms are a very filling vegetable. ...
  • Sauerkraut is rich in filling fiber. ...
  • Coconut yogurt can promote satiation. ...
  • Green pesto has an amazing fiber content. ...
  • Sardines are incredibly healthy. ...
  • Add eggs to your diet . ...
  • Make sure you are consuming full-fat dairy.
Oct 9, 2018

What is the best nut for keto? ›

Top 10 Nuts for Keto
  • Pecans. Pecans contain the least amount of carbs out of all nuts, with only one ounce of pecans containing just one gram of net carbs. ...
  • Brazil Nuts. ...
  • Macadamia Nuts. ...
  • Walnuts. ...
  • Hazelnuts. ...
  • Peanuts. ...
  • Pine Nuts. ...
  • Almonds.
Oct 21, 2021

What is the lowest carb nut? ›

You may not have seen much of brazil nuts in baking, but it has a rich, creamy flavour. As you may have noticed, brazil nuts are the lowest carb nut and rich in selenium. We love adding brazil nuts into our Keto Granola.

How many carbs in a handful of pecans? ›

In fact, a handful of pecans (one ounce of pecans) contains only 4 grams of carbohydrates! That means that nutrient-dense pecans can add flavor, nutrition and disease-fighting properties to any diet that limits carbs.

How many net carbs are in 1 pecan? ›

Popular Serving Sizes of Pecans
Net Carbs(g)Total Carbs(g)
1 Pecan Nut0.090.39
1 oz (20 halves)1.233.93
1/4 cup halves1.143.74
1/4 cup chopped1.224.12
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What are the healthiest nuts to eat on keto diet? ›

Here are ten of the best nuts to indulge in on a keto diet:
  • Pecans. Pecans contain the least amount of carbs out of all nuts, with only one ounce of pecans containing just one gram of net carbs. ...
  • Brazil Nuts. ...
  • Macadamia Nuts. ...
  • Walnuts. ...
  • Hazelnuts. ...
  • Peanuts. ...
  • Pine Nuts. ...
  • Almonds.
Oct 21, 2021

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