The Best Sugar-Free Low Carb Keto Pecan Pie Recipe (2024)

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Your Thanksgiving holiday table will be amazing when you make this delicious sugar free pecan pie recipe that is so simple and doesn't require baking your crust first!

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Whether you're following a sugar free diet, low carb diet, or keto diet, you can still enjoy your favorite recipes made low carb.

Our keto recipes, and this one for a keto pecan pie, won't cause blood glucose to spike like a high carb pecan pie would. This is a delicious pecan pie and truly the most perfect dessert for your holidays!

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Carbs in Traditional Pecan Pie

​Regular pecan pie usually has corn syrup, brown sugar and/or maple syrup with a white flour or whole wheat pie crust.

It has about 63 grams total carbs in ⅛ piece of a 9 inch pie according to Cronometer with 524 calories. Definitely not keto friendly and surely will spike ones blood sugar.

​Carbs in Sugar Free Keto Pecan Pie

Our low carb pecan pie isperfect for your ketogenic diet with just 3 g net carbs or total carbs are 6 g with 303 calories.

Won't spike your blood sugar and honestly tastes like the real thing with a gooey filling!

The recipe card is at the bottom of this blog post with the full nutritional information.

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Keto Pecan Pie Filling Ingredients

​A sugar free version of a really good pecan pie starts with amazing keto-friendly ingredients.

The first step is choosing the right sugar substitute to replace regular sugar. I don't like to use artificial sugar alcohols like Maltitol or sorbitol, because they cause severe GI upset in most people, including me.

To make a gooey pecan pie filling with the right amount of sweet taste, I am using two kinds of low carb sweeteners which I feel creates the best combo for an incredible homemade keto pecan pie.

The main ingredient is pecans of course, but please be sure to use raw, unsalted pecans.

Heavy cream and heavy whipping cream are the same thing so use either. I do not recommend swapping heavy cream with almond milk as it doesn't have enough fat content and your pie filling will not be thick and gooey.

You could swap heavy cream with coconut milk if needed for a dairy free, but still great pecan pie.

Use unsalted butter as we are adding our own sea salt to the mixture. If you can't have butter, you could use coconut oil for dairy free.

You need just one large egg at room temperature. We also add vanilla extract and cinnamon but you could also swap out the vanilla extract with maple extract if you prefer.

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Best Sugar-Free Sweetener

The two sweeteners I am using are Allulose in the granulated form and Lakanto Golden Brown Monk Fruit sweetener.

Use allulose over white erythritol for the smoothest caramel. I like to use a mix of golden brownerythritol and allulose in this low carb pecan pie for smoothness and a buttery rich caramel.

If you only have liquid Allulose that could also be used. If you don't have Lakanto golden sweetener, Swerve has a brown sugar substitute that would work as well.

Another option is Bocha Sweet.

If you can't purchase Allulose where you live, you could also swap with Choczero's maple pecan syrup which might be delicious though I've not tried it myself.

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​Keto Pie Crust Options

​We have a few buttery crust options for low carb pie crusts you might like. Today I am using an easy almond flour pie crust recipe that is quite easy to mix in your food processor and does not need to be baked prior to filling.

If you have an almond allergy you can easily swap the almond flour with sunflower seed flour in the same amount.

​If you prefer to use my perfect coconut flour pie crust recipe you can use that instead of the crust recipe below.

I would par-bake the coconut flour pie crust just 5 minutes then add the pecan pie filling. Cover the flaky pie crust edges so they don't burn.

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Keto Toppings

Sugar Free Whipped Cream

Sugar Free Caramel Sauce

Sugar Free Maple Syrup

More Thanksgiving Favorite Desserts

Keto Pumpkin Pie

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Brownie Pecan Pie Bars

Butter Pecan Ice Cream

No Bake Pecan Cream Pie

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Best Sugar-Free Pecan Pie

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Sugar Free Keto Low Carb Pecan Pie

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time35 minutes mins

Servings: 16 servings

Calories: 303kcal

Author: Jo Harding

Ingredients

BASE

  • 2 ⅓ cup almond flour or sunflower seed flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Lakanto golden monk fruit sweetener

FILLING

Instructions

BASE

  • In a food processor, blend the ingredients for the pecan pie base. Blend until it resembles a sticky crumble.

  • Line a 8 - 9 inch loose tart pan with parchment paper and butter it well.

  • Press the pie dough into the pie dish with your hands. Use the back of a teaspoon to smooth the bottom of the crust and edges. Trim the top off the sides with a sharp knife to get a clean edge.

  • Freeze for 30 minutes while you make the filling.

FILLING

  • Preheat the oven to 340F / 190C / 170 fan.

  • Add the butter and sweetener to a small non-stick pan. Melt over a medium heat.

  • Fill a small bowl with ice and cold water.

  • Cook for 5 minutes to thicken then add the cream. Cook for a further 5 - 6 minutes on a low heat until you get a nice caramel. Add salt, vanilla and cinnamon (off the heat) then whisk with a until smooth.

  • Place the hot pan with caramel over the bowl filled with iced water (this will stop the caramel cooking further). Allow to cool for about 3 minutes. Stir the chopped pecans through caramel sauce.

  • Once the caramel is cool (it can still be a little warm but shouldn’t be hot to stop the egg splitting) add the egg and whisk again until smooth.

  • Add caramel filling to the pie crust. Decorate top with whole pecans.

  • Cook for 35 - 45 minutes until golden brown. If the crust starts to brown too quickly after about 20 mins you can loosely cover with a sheet of aluminum foil. Allow to cool before slicing. Serve with cream or sugar free whipped cream.

  • Storage: Cover with plastic wrap or store in an airtight containerfor 4 days or freezer for 2 months

Notes

Net Carbs 3g

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg

Tried this recipe?Mention @sugarfreemom and tag #sugarfreemom, I'd love to see your dish!

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About Brenda

Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.

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How many carbs are in a sugar free pecan pie? ›

​Carbs in Sugar Free Keto Pecan Pie

Our low carb pecan pie is perfect for your ketogenic diet with just 3 g net carbs or total carbs are 6 g with 303 calories.

How many pecans can I eat on keto? ›

With carb restriction of about 20-50g per day, adding pecans to your keto diet is a good idea, since you'll get 1g of net carbs if you eat about 19 halves of pecan nuts. The nuts also have about 70% fats, which is an excellent addition in achieving ketosis.

What causes a pecan pie to be runny? ›

A pecan pie is essentially a custard pie, and a liquid center is almost always the result of underbaking. The Karo Classic Pecan Pie recipe calls for baking the pie for 60 to 70 minutes at 350 degrees. In some ovens, however, the pie can take 75 minutes or more.

Does pecan pie have a lot of sugar? ›

Pecan pie contains 470 calories per 113 g serving. This serving contains 23 g of fat, 5 g of protein and 62 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 29 g sugar and 1 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Pecan pie contains 7 g of saturated fat and 66 mg of cholesterol per serving.

What kind of pie has the least sugar? ›

Pumpkin, unlike pecan, only has 15 grams of added sugar, only half of pecan's added 30! The pie with the next least amount of sugar is apple pie.

Can Type 2 diabetics eat pecan pie? ›

With the crust, butter, and sugar needed, pies are a danger to blood sugar. Limit the serving by splitting a slice at the table with a family member. Pumpkin pie is a healthier choice than pecan pie which can have triple the amount of calories.

Can I eat as many nuts as I want on keto? ›

While nuts are overall great to include on a keto diet, it's important to limit your portions to a serving or two (1–2 oz.) per day. For reference, one ounce of nuts is about the size of a small handful. Avoid nuts that have been treated and flavored with other ingredients, such as sugar and other glazes.

How many carbs a day on keto? ›

The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.

Which nut has the lowest carbs? ›

As you may have noticed, brazil nuts are the lowest carb nut and rich in selenium.

Why is my pecan pie so hard? ›

A hard pecan pie means it was cooked too long.

Why is my pecan pie dry? ›

Cook pecan pie too much and it'll crack and be dry. Underbake it and it will be watery and runny. You want to cook pecan pie to an internal temperature of 200°F. Use a digital thermometer to make this easy.

Can I leave my pecan pie out overnight? ›

You can only keep it at room temperature for two hours. Since pecan pies contain eggs, they have more chances to get bad and make you sick. So, if you have kept your pies in the fridge, put them back within two hours. On the other hand, store-bought pies contain preservatives that keep them from spoiling.

What is the unhealthiest pie? ›

Pork pie is quite unhealthy. A traditional British meat pie, eaten cold made of chopped pork, pork fat, and jellied pork stock.

How many pecans should a diabetic eat? ›

A one-ounce serving of pecans (about 19 pecan halves) contains about 3g of fiber, which can help slow sugar absorption into your bloodstream. This can help prevent blood sugar spikes and crashes, which are common in people with diabetes.

Do pecans spike blood sugar? ›

Pecans have a very low glycemic index, which means that eating them does not cause a spike in blood sugar, even in people with diabetes. Eating pecans can even offset the effects of higher glycemic index foods when eaten as part of the same meal.

How many carbs are in a sugar free pie? ›

Nutrition facts
Amount per serving% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 280.0mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 49g18%
Dietary Fiber2.0g7%
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Does sugar free pie have carbs? ›

Publix Bakery Sugar Free Apple Pie (0.17 pie) contains 34g total carbs, 33g net carbs, 13g fat, 3g protein, and 270 calories.

How many carbs are in a keto pecan pie? ›

There are 2.2g net carbs in one slice of this delicious pecan pie, so you can afford to enjoy a few other types of dessert with it! Add some low-carb whipped cream on top. Or, scoop some keto ice cream and enjoy that on the side. This is one of the most delicious recipes for the holidays.

Is pecan pie high in carbs? ›

Pecan pie (1 piece - single crust - 1/8 of 9" pie) contains 63.8g total carbs, 61.9g net carbs, 29.9g fat, 5.4g protein, and 527 calories.

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