For fans of warm pumpkin spice lattes, chai lattes and other autumnal drinks, these Keto Candied Pecans are an ideal companion. With fall approaching, spiced treats are back in season. These candied pecans offer a lightly sweet bite with warm spices—perfect for cozy evenings in cool weather.
These Keto Candied Pecans are a handy, satisfying snack for busy days—pack some for work, family outings or road trips. They make a smarter stop-gap than fast food when hunger strikes while you’re out and about, and they travel well in a small container for quick curbside cravings.
The recipe is very simple and comes together quickly. Start by whipping an egg white until it forms stiff peaks, mix in the remaining ingredients, toss with the pecans, then bake. Note: when you take the nuts out of the oven they may still appear slightly wet—this is normal. They will firm up and become crisp as they cool.
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Keto Candied Pecans
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
- Course
- Dessert
- Cuisine
- American
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 264
- Author
- Karami Urbanoski
Ingredients
- 4 cups pecans Or nuts of choice
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1/4 cup swerve (blended to a fine powder)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Beat the egg white until stiff peaks form.
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Mix in the vanilla, melted butter, cinnamon, allspice, sweetener and salt. Combine well, but do not add the nuts yet.
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Fold the pecans into the mixture and gently stir for several minutes to ensure the nuts are evenly coated.
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Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 10 minutes, stir to separate, then bake an additional 5 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and allow the pecans to cool on the pan. They may look sticky at first but will crisp as they cool.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
All nutrition data are estimates calculated by a third party. Actual values will vary by ingredient brands, measuring methods and portion sizes.
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