This SugarFree Pecan PieRecipe is delicious! Made without refined sugar, it’s also easy to make and low in saturated fats. With a tasty, low-carb almond flour crust, this guilt-free keto pecan pie will have you hooked from the first bite. Be sure to follow the visual walk-through for step-by-step guidance to pie-making perfection!
For a more traditional option, try my Gluten Free Pecan Pie. It’s a classic American pecan pie with a scrumptious low-sugar pie filling.
PinThis is one of the first photos I took for the blog. The rest of these low-carb pecan pie photos were taken in October 2024 when I updated the recipe.
Why This Is the Best Keto Pecan Pie Recipe
The holidays are fast approaching as I make this pie. I can already smell the toasty pecans and cinnamon wafting through the kitchen. With all the holiday meals that are coming up, the last thing I want is a heavy dessert.
So, I set out to create a delicious sugar-free pecan pie. My goal was to keep it light, lower in calories, and free from unhealthy saturated fats.
And it’s a hit! You can definitely enjoy this mouthwatering KETO-FRIENDLY pecan pie guilt-free.
No corn syrup
No heavy cream
No coconut oil
100% sugar free: Or use your preferred granulated sweetener.
Grain free and gluten free: No high-carb white flour.
PinMy favorite pie during the holiday season: Delicious Sugar Free Pecan Pie in an easy keto pie crust.
Why This Sugar Free Pecan Pie Is So Healthy
You’re probably wondering what’s in this low carb pecan pie recipe. Well, I’ll tell you.
Low Carb Almond Flour Pie CrustCradles This Keto Pecan Pie
Unlike traditional pie crusts made with high-carb all-purpose flour, this pie crust uses delicious, low carb almond flour. The result is a tasty Sugar-Free Almond Flour Pie Crust.
With a glycemic index below one, almond flour won’t spike blood sugar or elevate glucose levels. This makes the gluten-free pie an excellent option for anyone following a diabetic, low-carb, or keto diet.
You can also make the crust with avocado oil instead of butter, significantly reducing the saturated fat.
Trending now: Sugar Free Persimmon Jam is an easy holiday recipe.
PinThe sugar free pie crust is an ideal choice for a low carb diet.
Unlike Regular Pecan Pie, the Sugar Free Pecan Pie Filling Is Naturally Sweetened with Monk Fruit
This sugar-free pecan pie recipe is made with zero-calorie golden brown monk fruit sweetener. If you’re unfamiliar with monk fruit, it’s a natural sugar alternative that leaves no aftertaste.
The best part? Monk fruit tastes so much like sugar that no one will realize they’re enjoying a sugar-free dessert. And, as an added bonus, your pecan pie will be completely free of sugar’s extra calories. Sweet, right? 😊
This is a great recipe for friends and family with dietary restrictions. After all, it’s gluten-free, low carb, and suitable for paleo, keto, and diabetic diets.
PinThe gooey filling is sweetened with monk fruit and a dash of maple syrup.
Avocado Replaces Most of the Butterin This Sugar Free Pecan PieRecipe
Lastly, I avoid using large amounts of butter and corn syrup in my baking. Instead, I use an ingredient that might sound unusual: puréed avocado. If you haven’t tried baking with avocado yet, you’re in for a delightful surprise!
Avocados aren’t just a healthier alternative to butter with far less saturated fat. They also make cake batters, pie fillings, and frostings incredibly moist and silky.
In my opinion, avocados are the ultimate dairy-free, paleo-friendly butter substitute.
White Sweetener of Choice: I use white monk fruit sugar, a sugar-free sweetener.
Salt: To enhance the flavor.
Avocado Oil or Butter: You can make a buttery crust or use avocado oil as a delicious alternative. It also has a lot less saturated fat than butter and works beautifully in this crust recipe.
An Egg: Helps bind the crust.
Vanilla Extract: For additional flavor.
Ingredients in the Sugar Free Pecan Pie Filling
Puréed Avocado: This recipe is sweetened with brown monk fruit, and puréed avocado replaces the corn syrup usually found in pecan pie. Yes, it sounds weird, but you can’t taste the avocado at all.
Unsalted Butter: Only 2 tablespoons in the diabetic pecan pie filling.
Eggs: Room temperature eggs (leave them out for 15 minutes beforehand) add creaminess to the filling. They also provide structure to the sugar-free pecan pie.
Brown Sweetener of Choice: I use a brown sugar substitute such as Lakanto golden monk fruit sweetener or Swerve brown zero calorie sweetener.
Maple Syrup or Additional Monk Fruit: Maple syrup brings a deep, caramel-like sweetness to pecan pie, complementing the nuttiness of pecans.
Pecans: Chopped pecans or pecan halves are, of course, the star ingredient.
Cinnamon: Adds warmth and depth
Vanilla: Amplifies the sweetness and complements the nuttiness of the pecans and caramel notes in the keto pecan pie filling.
Salt or Sea Salt: Intensifies the sweetness and brings out the richness of the other ingredients.
Optional Toppingand Decoration
Extra Pecans: Create a design or just scatter some on top.
How to Make Sugar Free Pecan Pie
Here is a visual walk-through of how to make this sugar free pecan pie recipe. For the full printable instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll down to the Recipe Card. You’ll also find the nutritional information at the end of this post.
2. Then partially bake the almond flour tart crust for 8 minutes.
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3. Combine the ingredients for the keto pecan pie filling and pour them into the sugar-free almond flour pie shell.
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4. Top with chopped pecans and create a design or pattern, if desired. Then, bake in a preheated oven and enjoy! PRO TIP: If you don’t like the color of the filling, cover the top of the pie with pecans.
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5. The baked sugar free pecan pie.
What to Serve with This Sugar-Free Pecan PieRecipe
Ice Cream: A scoop of sugar free vanilla or butter pecan ice cream is always perfect on pecan pie. For an extra touch, sprinkle a little cinnamon on the ice cream or drizzle it with caramel sauce.
Dark Chocolate: Looking to take it up a notch? Melt a sugar-free dark chocolate bar and drizzle it over a slice of this delicious pecan pie.
Heavy Whipping Cream: Lightly sweetened whipped cream always adds a decadent touch to pecan pie.
Do I need to grease or line my pie dish with parchment paper?
No, you don’t need to line the pan with parchment paper if you use a Pyrex glass pie dish. The same applies to a standard aluminum nonstick pie pan. You also don’t have to grease it.
How do I cut a slice of pie without scratching the bottom of my pie pan?
The easiest way is to remove the pie from the pan. You may need to gently run a thin spatula around the edges to loosen it. But you should be able to slide the pie onto a pan.
Do I need a pie guard or shield to keep the edges from over-browning?
I recommend tenting the pie with aluminum foil after 10 minutes of baking, making sure it doesn’t touch the filling.
Can avocado oil be used for baking?
Absolutely! Avocado oil is excellent for baking. We use it in the delicious Almond Flour Pie Crust in this recipe. With a neutral flavor and zero carbs, avocado oil contains over four times LESS SATURATED FAT than butter, making it a healthier alternative.
Is this Sugar Free Pecan Pie suitable for diabetics?
Yes, this pecan pie is suitable for diabetic and keto diets. So, it’s also a diabetic pecan pie.
Equipment Needed to Make Keto Pecan Pie
1 Pie Pan or Pie Dish: a 9.5-inch Pyrex glass pie dish or a standard, nonstick, aluminum 9-inch pie pan.
1 Immersion Blender or Food Processor: To purée the avocado.
1 Mixing Bowl
1 Spoon, Electric Mixer, or Stand Mixer: For the filling.
1 Stand Mixer or Food Processor: To quickly blitz the ingredients in the low carb pie crust.
How to Store Sugar Free Pecan Pie
It’s easy to store this diabetic pecan pie.
Refrigerate This Sugar Free Pecan Pie for Diabetics
Refrigerate the keto pecan pie in a sealed container or covered with plastic wrap for up to 4 days.
Freeze This Sugar Free Pecan Pie Recipe
This keto pecan pie for diabetics freezes well in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic for up to 2 months.
Want More Sugar Free Pie Recipes for Diabetics?
Try my other sugar free pie recipes for diabetics:
Sugar Free Pecan Pie Recipe – Easy, Healthy Keto Pecan Pie
This Sugar Free Pecan PieRecipe is absolutely delicious! Made without refined sugar and low in saturated fats, it’s also easy to make. With a tasty, low-carb almond flour crust, this guilt-free keto pecan pie will have you hooked from the first bite. Be sure to follow the visual walk-through for step-by-step guidance to pie-making perfection!
Equipment
1 Pie Pan – A 9.5-inch Pyrex glass pie dish or a standard, nonstick, aluminum 9-inch pie pan.
1 Immersion Blender or Food Processor – To purée the avocado.
1 Medium Mixing Bowl – To mix the filling.
1 Mixing Spoon, Electric Mixer or Stand Mixer – To mix the filling.
1 Food Processor or Stand Mixer – To blitz the ingredients in the pie crust.
Ingredients
The Filling
1CupPureed Avocado1 large avocado or 2 medium avocados
2TablespoonsButter
3Large Eggs
8TablespoonsBrown Monk Fruit (96 g)or brown sugar
4TablespoonsMaple Syrup or Brown Monk FruitMaple syrup tastes delicious in this pie but use monk fruit if calories are a concern.
1½CupsPecans, Chopped (6 ounces / 170 grams)
1TeaspoonVanilla
½TeaspoonCinnamon
¼TeaspoonSalt
To Decorate The Pie (Optional)
½-1CupChopped or whole pecans to strew on top or create a design with
Instructions
Make The Almond Flour Pie Crust
Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork. Then partially bake the almond flour pie crust for 8 minutes in an oven preheated to 350 F (177 C). You will bake it further after adding the filling.
Make The Pecan Pie Filling
Preheat oven to 350 F (177 C).
Purée the avocado with a hand-held emulsifier or in a food processor until it is silky, smooth, and all the lumps are gone.
Combine the pureed avocado, butter, eggs, granulated brown sweetener, maple syrup or monk fruit, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Stir in the chopped pecans.
Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie shell.
Top with ½ to 1 cup of chopped or whole pecans and create a pattern or design, if desired.
Bake the Pecan Pie
Bake at 350 F (177 C) for 40-50 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
10 minutes into baking, loosely tent it with aluminum foil, making sure the foil doesn’t touch the filling.
The pie is ready when a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once the pie is ready, let it cool completely. Then, refrigerate for several hours or, ideally, overnight before serving.
Toppings for Pecan Pie
Serve as is or top with sugar-free whipped cream, ice cream or caramel sauce.
Notes
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Jeannie notes.. Above is curated for evaluation and recommendation from cathyscakesalon.com
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