Description
Craving cozy, crunchy, sweet bites without breaking your low-carb flow? These Keto Vanilla Cinnamon Candied Pecans are your new go-to treat! Think: buttery pecans kissed with cinnamon, vanilla, and caramel-like crunch—zero sugar, all satisfaction. Ready in just 12 minutes, they’re salad toppers, snack jars, and giftable bites of keto-friendly bliss. Sweet cravings? Conquered.
Ingredients
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1 cup raw pecan halves
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1 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp water
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¼ cup erythritol (or monkfruit/allulose)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp cinnamon
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Pinch red pepper flakes (optional, for kick)
Instructions
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Melt Base: In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter with water until smooth (don’t boil!).
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Add Sweetness & Spice: Whisk in erythritol, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir 1 minute until bubbly and syrupy.
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Pecan Time: Add pecans. Stir constantly 5–7 mins until glossy and toasted. Stop before mixture turns dry.
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Cool Fast: Spread pecans onto parchment paper. Don’t touch! Let cool 10–15 mins until crisp.
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Store Smart: Once cooled, store in an airtight jar. They’ll stay crisp for up to 2 weeks at room temp or 1 month in the freezer.
Notes
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Spicy Sweet: Add ¼ tsp cayenne.
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Maple Flavor: Swap vanilla for sugar-free maple extract.
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Nut-Free: Use pumpkin seeds—toast for 4–5 mins.
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 kcal per serving
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g