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    Home >> Candy

    5-Minute Sugar-Free Candied Pecans (Keto, Vegan, Paleo)

    Published: Dec 4, 2018 · Modified: Jun 23, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    Toasted pecans with a crispy candy coating! --without the sugar! Perfect for salads, desserts, and snacking! Just 4 simple ingredients. No gluten, dairy, sugar, or oil. (Keto, vegan & Paleo)

    Jump to Recipe5-Minute Sugar-Free Candied Pecans (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) PrettyPies.com

    Once You Pop...

    These pecans have to carry a warning. Listen in. I've gotta make sure you know that these pecans are hard to stop eating. They're so good, so easy to pop in your mouth, that if you don't pay attention, the ENTIRE bowl will be GONE in minutes.

    So CRISPY, perfectly sweet, a little salty with a hint of cinnamon. Holy. Moly.

    5-Minute Sugar-Free Candied Pecans (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) PrettyPies.com

    QUICK AND EASY RECIPE

    I can't get over how quick and easy these are to make. Years ago I made them in the oven.. and that took a good 20+ minutes (not to mention the time to preheat the oven, etc)

    I love 5 minute recipes! Because sometimes you don't have hours to wait for a dessert to set up, ya know?

    With these, you just throw everything in a skillet, cook, and then DEVOUR. 🙂

    5-Minute Sugar-Free Candied Pecans (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) PrettyPies.com

    4 INGREDIENTS

    1. Pecans. Are they the BEST nut ever? Probably! 
    2. Granulated Monkfruit. Yeah, it's a real fruit, but has NO SUGAR :O 
    3. Cinnamon. A little spice makes it soooo nice.
    4. Pink himalayan salt. Once you go pink, you never go back! I use this one

    No, you don't need egg whites to make these have a beautiful crisp glaze! I promise it works.

    5-Minute Sugar-Free Candied Pecans (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) PrettyPies.com

    CRISPITY Crunchity

    The crunch is the BEST. That candy coating. LOVE.

    I still can't get over how the monkfruit acts JUST LIKE SUGAR. It melts just the same on the stovetop. And TASTES just like sugar, too. SO freaking awesome.

    You don't need any special equipment. No special skills. You just need to pay attention, haha.

    I speak from experience. If you get distracted while making these.

    Careful: they can go from perfectly toasted to BLACK in seconds. So don't leave the skillet!:)5-Minute Sugar-Free Candied Pecans (Keto, Paleo, Vegan) PrettyPies.com

    GIFTABLE TREATS

    Candied pecans make a wonderful gift! Everyone loves a homemade treat. EVERYONE. Grab some cute little mason jars and a spool of ribbon and you're good to go.

    These pecans will stay fresh for at least a month, and don't have to be refrigerated, so they're perfectly giftable. And ship-able if you need to mail them!

    And NOBODY will even KNOW they're not the regular sugar-loaded variety! A great way to convince family & friends that low-carb can still be freaking DELICIOUS 😀

    Click the image below to save this recipe on Pinterest:

    Super easy & quick candied pecans recipe. No one will know they're sugar-free! 4 simple ingredients and no artificial sweeteners. Keto/Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Paleo & Vegan #prettypies #lowcarb #keto #healthydesserts #candiedpecans
    Super easy & quick candied pecans recipe. No one will know they're sugar-free! 4 simple ingredients and no artificial sweeteners. Keto/Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Paleo & Vegan #prettypies #lowcarb #keto #healthydesserts #candiedpecans

     

    5-Minute Sugar-Free Candied Pecans (Keto, Vegan, Paleo)

    The easiest way to make candied pecans! These (sugar-free!) sweet n' salty pecans with a crisp candy coating are perfect for topping salads, desserts, breakfast or just for snacking!
    4.28 from 22 votes
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    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: Emily

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric
    • 1 cup pecan halves
    • 2 Tbs Lakanto granulated monkfruit - or coconut sugar for non-keto
    • â…› teaspoon cinnamon
    • Pinch of pink salt

    Instructions

    • Heat a skillet over medium. Add pecans and toast for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Add remaining ingredients and a splash of water. Stir constantly to coat and cook for about 3 minutes until pecans are fragrant and golden.
    • Pour pecans onto a sheet of parchment paper and let cool. Store in an airtight container. ENJOY 🙂

    Notes

    Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate and Lakanto Affiliate I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through referral links in this post (at no additional cost to you).
    To store: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for up to 6 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
    Serving Size: â…› cup
    Macros (not including sugar alcohol): calories 94   Fat 10 g   Carbohydrate 2 g Fiber 1 g Net Carbs 1 g Protein 1 g
    Nutrition Facts
    5-Minute Sugar-Free Candied Pecans (Keto, Vegan, Paleo)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    94
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    2
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Net Carbs
     
    1
    g
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Tried this recipe?Tag @emily.likes.food #prettypies!

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    Filed Under: Candy, Low-Carb Tagged With: bites, coconut free, holidays, keto, low carb, monkfruit, oil-free, pecans

    About Emily

    Emily is the creative force behind the food blog, Pretty Pies, a destination for people interested in healthier eating, and for those with dietary restrictions and preferences, such as dairy-free, gluten-free and egg-free.

    Emily specializes in healthy desserts that are low-carb, keto, and made with plant-based natural ingredients. She is the author of two cookbooks in the low-carb sweets niche, "PS It's Healthy," and "Yay It' Sugar-Free!"

    Her recipes have reached millions of people across the globe over a 7-year time span, and helped countless readers enjoy delicious desserts without detriment to their health.

    When she's not creating in the kitchen, she loves spending time with her family and petite Goldendoodle, Eevee, spending time in nature, and eating Tex-Mex.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. ShellBell

      December 22, 2018 at 6:07 pm

      Just made there for the holidays, wow! They are wonderful and easy to make! Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Cara

      May 13, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      Made these yesterday and they were a hit!! Can you tell me about the serving size for which the nutrition info reflect?

      Reply
      • Emily

        May 13, 2019 at 2:33 pm

        So glad you liked them! The serving size is 1/8 cup 🙂

        Reply
    3. Lori Williams

      September 12, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      I'm going to make these to toss into salads that need that 'lil sumpn sweet' - thank you! I love using monk fruit as a maple syrup sub in classic recipes. So versatile!

      Reply
      • Emily

        September 12, 2019 at 5:32 pm

        Great idea!
        You are welcome 🙂 I love monk fruit too. It’s soo good, right?!
        Enjoy!

        Reply

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