Warm fall spices make these low-carb roasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans a sugar-free treat! Serve these party nuts as a low-carb snack, as part of a cheese board or add to a salad. Ready in 20 minutes.
Who's in the mood for Pumpkin Spice Pecans?
Can you believe it's almost pumpkin season again? Summer ended suddenly here in the Pacific Northwest and we're suddenly feeling ready for soups and stews, cozy sweaters, socks and shoes and anything with pumpkin spice!
I made these low-carb roasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans to top this Fennel Apple Chicken Salad, but we found ourselves snacking on them right off the baking sheet.
These spiced nuts would make an ideal holiday food gift for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Packed into small jars and tied with a ribbon and a tag, I'm sure they'd be welcomed and appreciated. In fact, it's probably best to give them away because they are so addictive. My waistline does not need these.
But first, make a batch for that Fennel Apple Chicken Salad before you give the remainders as gifts, because that salad is one to remember.
Here's what you'll ned to make a batch of these tasty spiced nuts.
🛒 Ingredients
pecans: Choose the whole ones.
butter: or coconut oil
pumpkin pie spice: see the note below for the easy homemade recipe, or buy it ready-made
sweetener: your choice. I used a powdered Monkfruit sweetener that has the consistency of confectioner's sugar. You could also use maple syrup or coconut sugar.
salt: just a hint of sea salt
Instructions
This is a quick and easy recipe, ready in about 20 minutes.
- Melt butter (or coconut oil) and add pecans, pumpkin pie spice, sweetener and salt. Toss to combine.
- Spread out on a baking sheet, roast for 10 - 15 minutes, turning half way through.
- Watch carefully, as pecans will burn easily. Remove from the oven when they begin to brown and become fragrant, as they will continue to cook once out of the oven.
- Cool and enjoy!
🍽 Serving suggestions
These party nuts make a delicious cocktail snack. They're good as part of a cheese board, and they add sweetness and crunch to a salad, and of course, they make a great gift.
Try them on any of the following salads:
How to make your own Pumpkin Pie Spice
While you can buy Pumpkin Pie Spice ready-made, it's ridiculously easy to make your own and you can be sure that the spices you're using are fresh. Mix up a small jar, label it, and have it ready to make other pumpkin recipes.
Combine:
3 tablespoon cinnamon
2 tablespoon ground ginger
2 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1.5 tablespoon ground allspice
1.5 tablespoon ground cloves
How long will these low-carb roasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans keep?
Stored in an airtight container, these spiced pecans will last up to a month. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
A note about sweeteners
To keep these party nuts appropriate for a low-carbohydrate or keto diet, use a natural zero-calorie sweetener. I used Swerve confectioner's sweetener that has the consistency of icing sugar. I wanted these nuts to be lightly glazed and the finely ground sweetener worked well.
For a paleo diet, you can use maple syrup or coconut sugar.
For Whole30, eliminate the sweetener and simply enjoy the spices.
Low-Carb Roasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves, raw
- 2 tablespoon butter, or ghee or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice, see Recipe Note #1
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, Himalayan for keto diet
- 2 tablespoon sweetener, See Recipe Note #2
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a medium bowl in a microwave.
- Add pecans, spices, salt and sweetener and stir to thoroughly combine.
- Transfer to baking sheet, spread out and bake for 10 - 15 minutes, turning half way through. Watch carefully, as they will burn easily. They will continue to brown after you remove them from the oven. Let cool before serving.
Notes
2 tablespoon ground ginger
2 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1.5 tablespoon ground allspice
1.5 tablespoon ground cloves 2. For Keto diet, use a zero calorie sweetener like Swerve or Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener.
For Whole30, eliminate sugar.
For Paleo, use maple syrup.
Nutrition
🗒 Spice up your holidays with these other spiced nuts recipes!
20 Minute Caramel Spiced Pecans
Sweet and Spicy Rosemary Nuts
Espresso Glazed Holiday Nut Mix
Spanish Spiced Almonds
Sweet and Spicy Pretzel Snack Nut Mix
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Eloise
These are incredibly delicious and so easy to make! I plan to make them for gifts for Thanksgiving.
Elaine
Great idea! So glad you like them, too!
Julia
When you say turn once, do you mean flip them over or to turn the pan (such as clockwise)? Thanks in advance!
Flavour & Savour
Hi Julia, I turn the pecans over part way through with a flipper or spatula so they brown more evenly. Thanks for your question!
Dierdre
Pinning this one for Christmas gifts! Thank you!
Lathiya
What an amazing choice of snack..this pumpkin spice pecans sounds great. Love to munch on this all day
Danielle
I love pecans and pumpkin spice! The combo is so unique and sounds so tasty!
Jessie
Pumpkin Spice and Pecans!! this sounds like a great snack to keep around all fall!!
Sandi
Love that it is a sugar free alternative. My kids definitely don't need sugar. Thank you for sharing.
Matt @ Plating Pixels
Love spiced nuts. This has me excited for fall!
Flavour & Savour
Thanks Matt! These ones are always devoured quickly!