Description
These Keto Pecan Pie Muffins are buttery, nutty, and perfectly sweet — a low-carb version of the Southern classic pecan pie. Gluten-free, sugar-free, and ready in 30 minutes, these muffins are ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
1 cup finely chopped pecans (lightly toasted for extra flavor)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
½ cup brown erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup blanched almond flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper or silicone liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown erythritol, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to eliminate any lumps.
4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined. The batter should be thick and slightly sticky.
5. Fold in the chopped pecans, reserving a few tablespoons for topping.
6. Evenly divide the batter among the muffin cups and sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool completely in the pan before removing — they’ll firm up beautifully as they rest.
Notes
• Toast your pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and crunch.
• Use allulose or monk fruit for a smoother sweetness and no aftertaste.
• Store muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• To freeze, wrap individually and freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave for 20 seconds or toaster oven for 5 minutes.
• These taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen and the texture becomes more tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg