Keto Candied Pecans Recipe

Name: Keto Candied Pecans Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 185 min
Ingredients: 4 cups Pecans; 1 medium Egg white; 2 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 cup Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend; 1 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon; 1/4 cup Water

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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.

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.

Bowl of sugar free candied pecans with Besti Brown

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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!

Sugar free candied pecans on a cutting board

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

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.

Season pecans. In a medium bowl, combine Besti Brown and cinnamon. Pour over pecans and stir to coat.

Slow cook. Cook on low, stirring every 20 minutes. In the last 20 minutes, stir in water.

Keto candied nuts with cinnamon and Besti mixture

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.

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:

Tools To Make Keto Candied Nuts

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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Ingredients

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4 cups Pecans ▢
1 medium Egg white ▢
2 tsp Vanilla extract ▢
1 cup Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
1 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon ▢
1/4 cup Water ▢

Instructions

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Grease a 4 quart (4 L) slow cooker and place the pecans inside.
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.
In a medium bowl, combine Besti Brown and cinnamon. Evenly pour the mixture over the pecans and stir to coat all the nuts again.
Cook on low for 3 hours, stirring at 20 minute intervals. In the last 20 minutes, stir in the water.
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.
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.

Calories 175

Fat 17.8g

Protein 2.5g

Total Carbs 4.1g

Net Carbs 1.3g

Fiber 2.8g

Sugar 1.1g

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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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122 Comments

Art
0 January 26, 2023Reply

What is the water for? I did not see it in the actual recipe.
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 January 27, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Art, Adding the water happens in step 4.
Sherry Forner
0 December 19, 2022Reply

Hi! I love your recipes. I am eager to make these, but I don’t have a slow cooker or a Dutch oven. Can you give me directions using a sheet pan? Thanks!
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 December 19, 2022Reply
  
  Hi Sherry, This recipe requires a slow cooker or dutch oven to cook the pecan before placing them on a sheet pan.
Sarah
0 November 5, 2022Reply

Just the ticket, when wanting something sweet and not hard to do. Loved this!
Carol
0 December 6, 2021Reply

So easy and yummy! It makes enough to share, and I’ve been giving treat bags to neighbors and friends for Christmas.
Cindy Rzepczynski
0 November 22, 2021Reply

I made these and they were good but started to burn after 2 hours in the slow cooker. I also added some spice, hot paprika with garlic into them. Wow they were great
Scarlet
0 October 8, 2021Reply

I made these for my mother in law who is on a keto diet and she loved them!
Monica
0 September 11, 2021Reply

I’ve made some before just using the oven on baking sheets. What’s the advantage of making them in the slow cooker?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 September 15, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Monica, I find when I have to cook recipes for long periods of time, in this case, 3 hours, I prefer to use my slow cooker.
Kim
0 September 8, 2021Reply

Is there anyway that you can put the print icon in the keto app? I love these recipes and when I have my phone I want to be able to print them out, however there is no print icon. If you go on the “wholesome yum” website and pull up the same recipe, you will find the print icon between the “review”and “pin interest” icons, but in the keto app there was no print icon button to print out The recipe. It would be great to have the print icon button in the keto app. Thank you for your time!
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 September 9, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Kim, Thanks for your feedback! This is a feature we are looking to add in the future.
  - Kim
    0 September 10, 2021Reply
    
    Wonderful! Thank you!
Lisa Clark
0 August 12, 2021Reply

Can I get the oven directions?
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 August 13, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Lisa, You can make this in a similar fashion using a dutch oven and a standard oven. Set your oven to 200 degrees F. and follow the rest of the instructions as written in the recipe card. Make sure the lid fits securely on your dutch oven, so it doesn’t lose too much moisture during the baking process.
Carol
0 June 24, 2021Reply

Sticky gooey mess. So much for buying the suggested sugar. Thumbs down on this one!
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 June 24, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Carol, Sorry this recipe didn’t turn out as expected. Did the pecans not absorb the water added in the last 20 minutes?
- S B
  0 December 8, 2021Reply
  
  I usually love your recipes, but this has to be my least favorite. I hate to write a negative review because I genuinely appreciate everything you do, but this was a pretty expensive failure for me. Just like another poster, my nuts burned within 2 hours, even though I put a timer on to make sure that I stirred them every 20 minutes. I added the water at that point to try to save them, and it turned into a gooey mess. I eventually took them out and tried to crisp them in the oven, but they never did crisp. I think these would be okay in something like a cinnamon roll, I was unable to use them as is. Since the brown sugar and nuts are so expensive, I don’t think I will try this one again. Maybe you have a suggestion for what several of us are doing wrong so that others don’t make the same mistake?
  - Wholesome Yum D
    0 December 9, 2021Reply
    
    Hi SB, Sorry this recipe didn’t meet your expectations. It sounds like your crockpot might run hot because it should not burn on low after 2 hours if you are stirring every 20 minutes.
Cindy
0 June 3, 2021Reply

Great for a snack attack! Grab a few of these and feel satisfied.
Katie H
0 February 16, 2021Reply

Made these tonight after my friend recommended them. I have a huge sweet tooth, and following Keto these were so good! Thanks for sharing!!
Sarah
0 December 15, 2020Reply

Could you almonds or walnuts instead?
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 December 15, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Sarah, Absolutely!
Stephanie LEBLANC
0 November 27, 2020Reply

This is absolutely BEST snack I have found due to my severe sweet tooth! It was very easy to make – just a slave to the 20-minute stir – but oh so worth it. I’m making several batches to give away as Christmas presents. I also put them into the oven for a few minutes. Thank you.
Jean
0 November 23, 2020Reply

I need help. I followed the recipe exactly, but the pecans are sticky not crispy. I had the lid on the crock pot for the last 20 minutes, and then I put them in the 400F oven for 5 minutes. We like the flavor, but not the sticky. Did this happen because the water didn’t evaporate or cook out? What can I do to make them crispy? I appreciate any comments.
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 November 24, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Jean, I am sorry they turned out sticky. You can bake them longer to help absorb the moisture in the recipe. Just don’t let them get too dark and burn.
  - Jean
    0 November 24, 2020Reply
    
    I appreciate your input. Since my pecans look so goopey and sticky, I think the problem could be how I measured the brown Besti. I packed it like I would do with brown sugar, but I now realize that the recipe doesn’t say “packed”. I also used the second lowest setting on my CrockPot and probably should have used the lowest setting.
    
    So, I will try it again. But before I do…how should the brown Besti be measured — packed or not? And, should the top be on the crockpot after the water is added?
    
    Since others have had great results, I know that I am doing something wrong. Thanks so much for your help, Jean
    - Wholesome Yum M
      0 November 25, 2020Reply
      
      Hi Jean, You had the right idea, the Besti Brown Sweetener should be packed. Definitely use the lowest setting on your crock pot, and let them bake a little longer in the oven as needed. Just be sure not to let them burn!
John
0 November 1, 2020Reply

How do we store these absolutely delicious candied pecans.
Carey Bailey
0 October 6, 2020Reply

These are amazing! Thank you!!!