Whole30 Candied Pecans
Elevate your snacking game with these irresistible Whole30 Candied Pecans, a guilt-free treat that’s perfect for clean eating! Made with raw pecans and naturally sweetened with date syrup, this recipe skips refined sugars while delivering a rich, caramelized flavor enhanced by warming cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. Coconut oil gives them a luscious glaze, while a dash of cayenne pepper can be added for a subtle kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, these candied pecans are oven-baked to crunchy perfection and make a delightful addition to salads, desserts, or charcuterie boards. Paleo-approved and Whole30-compliant, they’re ideal for satisfying sweet cravings while staying on track with your healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Raw pecans
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons Date syrup
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make for easier cleanup.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Add the date syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir until everything is well combined and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the raw pecans. Stir to thoroughly coat the pecans with the mixture, ensuring they are evenly covered.
Spread the coated pecans onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they are not clumped together for even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
Remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
Once cooled, transfer the candied pecans to an airtight container for storage. These pecans will keep well at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.1 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1185 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1324 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
