Sugar-Free Pecan Bars
Diabetic-Friendly | Low Carb | Keto Dessert
These Sugar-Free Pecan Bars are the perfect combination of buttery crust and rich caramelized pecan topping. They taste like traditional pecan pie but without the sugar and high carbs, making them ideal for a keto or diabetic-friendly lifestyle.
The crunchy pecans and sweet glaze create a dessert that feels indulgent while keeping carbs low.
🥘 Ingredients (Serves 9–12)
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Pecan Filling
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup whole pecans
- ⅓ cup sugar-free maple syrup
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl mix:
- Almond flour
- Sweetener
- Melted butter
- Vanilla
- Salt
Press the mixture evenly into a lined 8×8 baking dish.
Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
Step 2: Make the Pecan Filling
In a saucepan melt:
- Butter
- Sugar-free maple syrup
- Sweetener
Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Whisk in:
- Egg
- Vanilla
- Salt
Stir in the pecans.
Step 3: Assemble
Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the baked crust.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes until the topping is set and slightly bubbly.
Step 5: Cool & Slice
Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
This helps the filling firm up.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
These bars are delicious with:
- Coffee ☕
- Unsweetened tea 🍵
- Keto whipped cream
- Fresh berries 🍓
Perfect for holiday desserts or snack bars.
🥗 Nutrition (Per Bar – Approx.)
- Calories: 180–210
- Carbohydrates: 6–7g
- Net Carbs: ~3–4g
- Protein: 4–5g
- Fat: 17–19g
- Added Sugar: 0g
These Sugar-Free Pecan Bars give you the rich flavor of pecan pie without the sugar overload. They’re buttery, crunchy, and sweet enough to satisfy dessert cravings while staying low-carb and diabetic-friendly.
