Description
Delight in these sugar-free pecan bites coated in a luscious glaze, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup Wholesome allulose
- 1 tbsp Kerrygold unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Organic Valley heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp Lakanto powdered monk fruit
- 1 1/2–2 tsp Silk unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, allowing for easy removal later.
- Toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently. Keep them warm as you prepare the caramel.
- In a small, light-colored saucepan, combine the allulose, butter, and heavy cream. Stir continuously over medium-low heat until the mixture becomes smooth and bubbly.
- Attach your candy thermometer to the saucepan. Cook the caramel until it reaches a temperature of 245–248°F—this is critical for achieving that perfect consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately. Stir in the vanilla powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Fold in the warm pecans, ensuring each piece is generously coated in the caramel.
- Working quickly, scoop 16 heaping tablespoon portions onto your lined sheet. Shape them into thick, rustic mounds.
- Let them cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then refrigerate for another 10 minutes to set.
- Whisk the powdered monk fruit, remaining vanilla, and 1 1/2 tsp of almond milk together until thick and opaque.
- Drizzle the glaze over the chilled bites in thick, irregular ribbons.
- Refrigerate the bites once more for another 10 minutes until the glaze and caramel fully set. Serve cool or at room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Enjoy with coffee, tea, or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg