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    Home >> Candy

    Low-Carb Cinnamon Praline Bark (Keto Paleo Vegan)

    Published: Sep 22, 2017 · Modified: Sep 28, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

    This easy, no-bake Cinnamon Praline Bark has an irresistible soft crunch filled with crisp toasted pecans. A flavorful satisfying snack without any dairy or sugar! (Low-Carb/Keto, Paleo & Vegan)

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    Originally published September 22, 2017. Updated September 27, 2021

    Keto Pecan Praline Bark

    One Carb Satisfaction

    Traditional pralines have SUGAR as the first ingredient. NOT HERE.

    And the best part of this praline bark (besides the incredible TASTE): there's NO SUGAR added!

    It's not only sugar-free/low carb but also dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and suitable for vegan, paleo and keto diets!

    Yet it's bursting with amazing cinnamon pecan flavor and crunchy munchy irresistible texture.

    I calculated the macros and got about 1 GRAM net carb per piece!!! WOOHOO!

    These are my favorite treat to keep in the freezer when I need a little something sweet. (And hide them from my family so they don't steal them, ha)

    Keto Pecan Praline Bark

    Candy Thermometer? NEVER.

    Traditional pralines are made by bringing sugar, butter and nuts to an exact temperature for a specific amount of time to achieve the right consistency.

    I don't know about you, but using a candy thermometer is just way too complicated for me, lol. I'm more of a mix and chill kinda gal right now.

    So that's another of the 10000 reasons why I LOVE THIS RECIPE. (Can you tell I'm excited about this one?? haha) Precision is NOT needed.

    2 Minutes to Make

    This is another SIMPLE recipe (just like my Peanut Butter Bark)!

    It literally takes 2 minutes to put together by stirring a few ingredients, pouring onto a parchment-lined plate and placing it in the freezer to set up. That's it!

    Quick and EASY! YESSS. Keto Pecan Praline Bark

    Get Toasty

    Have you ever walked past one of those kiosks in the mall where they sell freshly roasted nuts, coated in sugar and cinnamon and who knows what other heavenly aromas? The SCENT of toasted NUTS! Toasting the nuts not only enhances the pecan flavor, it makes them so irresistibly CRISP and light. It's optional but highly recommended.

    How to Toast Pecans

    You can do toast your pecans two ways: in an oven at 375 degrees for about 7 to 10 minutes.

    OR

    THE EASY NO-BAKE METHOD (what I do) toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes (or until your kitchen is filled with an irresistible toasted pecan smell.)

    The aroma is absolutely divine. Since I learned about toasting my pecans, I never eat them raw anymore. There is just NO COMPARISON.

    Keto Pecan Praline Bark

    Magic Ingredients

    The magic is in the ingredients AND in the method! So what's the magical ingredient combination this time to impart that praline-esque goodness (WITHOUT the 2 cups of sugar and butter??)

    Cashew Butter for a creamy, butter-like goodness.

    Coconut Oil: Why? It solidifies when chilled making it an EASY, no bake way to make bark. It also adds richness (the satisfying mouthfeel!) and a very slight coconut flavor.

    Cinnamon & Pink Salt for cozy warmth and enhanced sweetness and flavor!

    Pure Stevia Powder for all natural sweetness without any additives or erythritol.

    SO simple, yet SO YUMMY!

    Keto Praline Bark

    Ingredient Substitutions

    Technically you can use any nut or seed butter you like instead of cashew butter, BUT this will change the flavor.

    Pecans can be also swapped for any type of nut or seed, or simply left out. OR add in a different type of mix in-- chocolate chips, cacao nibs, chia seeds, dried fruit or granola!

    Coconut oil is a KEY ingredient to take this recipe from a liquid to a solid, so there aren't many replacements.

    • If you don't like coconut flavor, you can buy refined coconut oil which has no flavor. Buttery coconut oil would be amazing, too!
    • Or you may be able to use palm oil or another type of oil that hardens when chilled, or possibly coconut butter, but I haven't tried those.

    Sweetener Options
    Pure stevia powder can be replaced with a dry powdered or concentrated sweetener such as:

    • Pure Monkfruit Extract Pure Monkfruit Extract (dash)
    • Monkfruit Drops (start with 10-15)
    • Stevia Drops
    • Powdered Monkfruit/Erythritol (Lakanto) (start with 2 teaspoons)
    • Powdered Allulose (Besti) (start with 1 Tablespoon)
    • Don't forget to use code PRETTYPIES at checkout for a SWEET discount on monkfruit and allulose sweeteners.

    For non low-carb, use powdered coconut sugar. (start with 1 Tablespoon)

    Always taste and adjust to your desired sweetness. Do not use granulated or liquid (syrup) sweeteners since they could make the texture gritty or soupy.

    Keto Pecan Praline Bark

    MORE Easy Keto Bark Recipes

    Peanut Butter Bark

    Chocolate Almond Bark

    'Nutella' Bark

    White Chocolate Bark from PS It's Healthy

    Watch the How-To Video

    I love how seriously EFFORTLESS this recipe is. Check out this 1 minute video to see how EASY this bark is to make! (Watch it on mute until I get the chance to change the song lol)

    You've gotta try it, friends. Seriously one of my favorite recipes!! If you do, be sure to leave a rating and/or review below!

    Keto Pecan Praline Bark

    Low-Carb Cinnamon Praline Bark (Vegan, Paleo, Keto)

    Irresistible cinnamon pecans in a crunchy munchy bark. So easy. So YUMMY.
    4.43 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 9 minutes
    Servings: 14 pieces
    Author: Emily

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric
    • Heaping ¼ cup cashew butter - (I used homemade)
    • ¼ cup coconut oil
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • Pinch of pure stevia powder - (see notes)
    • ½ cup toasted pecan pieces + 1 Tbs - (divided)
    • pinch of Himalayan pink salt

    Instructions

    • Melt coconut oil in a glass mixing bowl. Whisk in all remaining ingredients.
    • Pour onto a plate lined with parchment. Sprinkle 1 Tbs pecans on top.
    • Freeze for 30 minutes, until hardened. Chop into pieces. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Featured ingredients:
    I used Bulk Supplements Pure Stevia Powder, See the post above for alternatives.
    To store: Keep this bark refrigerated or frozen at all times since it melts at room temperature.
    To make homemade cashew butter: Blend 2 cups of cashews in a food processor for about 5-10 minutes until drippy and smooth.
    Nutrition Facts
    Low-Carb Cinnamon Praline Bark (Vegan, Paleo, Keto)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    85.41
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8.7
    g
    13
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4.03
    g
    25
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1.22
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Sodium
     
    0.71
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    39.98
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1.83
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.47
    g
    2
    %
    Sugar
     
    0.16
    g
    0
    %
    Net Carbs
     
    1.4
    g
    Protein
     
    1.13
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2.19
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.04
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    5.17
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    0.33
    mg
    2
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Tried this recipe?Tag @emily.likes.food #prettypies!

     

    MORE Low-Carb Pecan Treats

    If you love pecans, be sure to check out these other sugar-free pecan treats! (All free from gluten, dairy, and eggs, too)

    • Pecan Balls
    • No-Bake Granola
    • Pecan Tarts
    • Sea Salt Caramel Pecan Cookies
    • Cowboy Cookies from PS It's Healthy
    • Maple Pecan Bars from PS It's Healthy
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    Filed Under: Candy, Low-Carb Tagged With: bark, cashew butter, cinnamon, low carb, pecan, stevia

    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. Hannah

      September 22, 2017 at 11:19 pm

      Seriously, that DOES look like magic! This is everything I want out of a healthy treat that still tastes great. I'm making a double batch ASAP!

      Reply
      • Emily

        September 23, 2017 at 5:51 am

        Thanks! Hope you love them as much as I do

        Reply
    2. Jessica

      September 26, 2017 at 2:03 pm

      Do you use refined or unrefined coconut oil!

      Reply
      • Emily

        September 26, 2017 at 2:07 pm

        You can use either. I personally prefer unrefined for most of my recipes because I LOVE the slight flavor of coconut.
        BUT, if you wanted a more authentic praline type of flavor, use the *Buttery flavor* coconut oil! Yum!!

        Reply
    3. CToth

      November 06, 2017 at 3:13 pm

      Wow, this bark is delicious! I haven't had white sugar in a long time and I made this recipe and it was yummy. I didn't have stevia so I substituted 1/8 cup maple syrup. I love the rich creamy mouth feel with a little crunch. Thank you so much for posting this recipe. It is the healthy candy option I have been craving.

      Reply
      • Emily

        November 06, 2017 at 3:25 pm

        Yay! So glad you liked it! You are welcome. One of my favorites for sure.

        Good to know about subbing maple. I was wondering about that myself. Thanks for your comment

        Reply
    4. Leigh

      November 06, 2017 at 10:01 pm

      Trying to figure the Carb Count before i make it. Any ideas on it?

      Reply
      • Emily

        November 06, 2017 at 10:06 pm

        According to MyFitnessPal, each piece is about 1.5g net carbs (based on 14 pieces)

        You can paste the URL for the recipe into MyFitnessPal.com for a quick calculation. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kelly

      November 07, 2017 at 9:23 am

      So just a pinch of pure stevia makes it sweet?

      Reply
      • Emily

        November 07, 2017 at 9:27 am

        Yes! It doesn't need much. The cashew butter and vanilla both add natural sweetness. Just be sure to use the stevia that's 1 ingredient (no fillers or additives) 🙂

        Reply
        • Kelly

          November 07, 2017 at 10:08 am

          Gotcha! Thanks!

          Reply
    6. Bertha

      November 11, 2017 at 2:19 pm

      Can I use almond butter instead of the cashew butter. Can' t have that in my diet.

      Reply
      • Emily

        November 11, 2017 at 2:21 pm

        Yes you can 🙂

        Reply
    7. Sarah

      November 18, 2017 at 1:51 pm

      Do you have to keep it cold to keep it in solid form/ not a gooey mess?

      Reply
      • Emily

        November 18, 2017 at 1:53 pm

        Yes you do (since the coconut oil melts at around 77 degrees/room temp)

        Reply
    8. Mira

      April 23, 2018 at 3:02 pm

      Cannot eat coconut. Can I use butter instead of the coconut oil?

      Reply
      • Emily

        April 23, 2018 at 3:03 pm

        Yes I think that should work! If you try it, please let me know how it turns out 🙂

        Reply
    9. Mandy

      October 05, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      I’ve made this once before and I’m about to try another batch. So delicious. I just wish I didn’t have to keep it cold so I could carry it around and shack on it all the time. These would make great holiday party treats this time of year.

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 06, 2018 at 12:03 am

        I know what you mean! I wish it was portable. I'll have to do some brainstorming and research on that. But I'm glad you like the recipe One of my favorites!

        Reply

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