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    Home » Gifts from the Kitchen » Low-Carb Roasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans

    Low-Carb Roasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans

    Published: Sep 10, 2018 · Modified: Sep 13, 2020 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 11 Comments

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    Low-Carb Roasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans

    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.

    Pumpkin Spice Pecans in gift jars with tags
    These spiced nuts make great gifts!

    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.

    Close up view of spiced pecans in a jar with a ribbon and tag

    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.

    1. Melt butter (or coconut oil) and add pecans, pumpkin pie spice, sweetener and salt. Toss to combine.
    2. Spread out on a baking sheet, roast for 10 - 15 minutes, turning half way through.
    3. 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.
    4. Cool and enjoy!
    Pumpkin Spice Pecans in a bowl with a spoon
    Low-Carb Pumpkin Spice Roasted Pecans in a bowl ready for the oven

    🍽 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:

    Harvest Quinoa Spinach Salad with Cranberries and Pears

    Crispy Pear and Fennel Salad

    Fennel Apple Chicken Salad

    Butternut Squash Salad with Cranberries and Feta

    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

    Low-Carb Pumpkin Spice Roasted Pecans out of the oven on a baking sheet

    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.

    close up view of Pumpkin Spice Pecans in a gift jar

    Low-Carb Roasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans

    Warm fall spices make these low-carb roasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans a sugar-free treat! Serve these keto party nuts as a low-carb snack, as a topping for yogurt and berries, or add to a salad. 
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    Course: Appetizers and Healthy Snacks
    Cuisine: Canadian, Canadian, American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 198kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    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.
      Pumpkin Spice Pecans in a bowl with a spoon
    • 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.
      Pumpkin Spice Pecans on a baking sheet

    Notes

    1. To make a small jar of Pumpkin Pie Spice to use for this recipe and others, combine
    3 tablespoon cinnamon
    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

    Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Low-Carb Roasted Pumpkin Spice Pecans
    Amount Per Serving (0.25 cup)
    Calories 198 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Cholesterol 7mg2%
    Sodium 171mg7%
    Potassium 106mg3%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 105IU2%
    Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
    Calcium 22mg2%
    Iron 0.8mg4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    🗒 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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    Comments

    1. Eloise

      September 09, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      These are incredibly delicious and so easy to make! I plan to make them for gifts for Thanksgiving.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 09, 2021 at 8:53 pm

        Great idea! So glad you like them, too!

        Reply
    2. Julia

      October 06, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      When you say turn once, do you mean flip them over or to turn the pan (such as clockwise)? Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        October 08, 2019 at 7:12 am

        Hi Julia, I turn the pecans over part way through with a flipper or spatula so they brown more evenly. Thanks for your question!

        Reply
    3. Dierdre

      September 25, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      Pinning this one for Christmas gifts! Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Lathiya

      September 11, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      What an amazing choice of snack..this pumpkin spice pecans sounds great. Love to munch on this all day

      Reply
    5. Danielle

      September 11, 2018 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love pecans and pumpkin spice! The combo is so unique and sounds so tasty!

      Reply
    6. Jessie

      September 11, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      Pumpkin Spice and Pecans!! this sounds like a great snack to keep around all fall!!

      Reply
    7. Sandi

      September 11, 2018 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      Love that it is a sugar free alternative. My kids definitely don't need sugar. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    8. Matt @ Plating Pixels

      September 11, 2018 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      Love spiced nuts. This has me excited for fall!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 11, 2018 at 4:32 pm

        Thanks Matt! These ones are always devoured quickly!

        Reply

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