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October 5, 2012

Keto Chocolate Pecan Pie Muffins

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The original Keto Pecan Pie Muffins – accept no substutites! Deliciously low carb, grain-free muffins that taste like pecan pie. Throw in some sugar-free chocolate chips too. How can you go wrong?

Low Carb Keto Chocolate Pecan Pie Muffins. You won't believe how good these are! Grain-free LCHF THM recipe

Let’s be very clear about one thing. This is THE original keto pecan pie muffin recipe. There are a few copycats floating about now, and some of them are almost identical to my recipe. Hmmm, funny thing about that! But this is the one and only, the original, and by far the best. Accept no substitutes!

Inspiration for Keto Pecan Pie Muffins

A few weeks ago, my husband’s uncle came to stay with us for a few days. I wish I could accurately describe Dan to those that don’t know him.  He is seemingly ageless, as spry and active as any 20 year old. He also seems to have infinite patience with everyone around him. I have never seen a single of his feathers ruffled.  He is, quite simply, the easiest guest on the planet.

He spent many years traveling around and one little trick he picked up in New Zealand means that I don’t even have to worry about changing sheets when he comes. He brings his sleeping bag and sleeps on top of the covers of whatever bed you give him. If it weren’t for the fact that he is also as smart as a whip and an interesting conversationalist, you might wonder if he’d even been at your house at all!

And my daughter wants you to know that he can also juggle and do headstands. Remarkable.

 

Best low carb pecan pie muffins. Keto recipe

It was because of Dan that my husband and I got some much needed alone time.  For the first time since we’ve had children, we got to spend not one, but TWO nights away together.  We took a little trip to New York City and had an absolute blast, walking almost the entire length of Manhattan in one day.

We ate well, we slept well, and just enjoyed each other’s company in a way that felt like we were newlyweds, not an old married couple verging on our 11th anniversary (which just so happens to be TODAY!).

Before we left for our little trip, Dan played sous chef for me on a few recipes. Every time I was in the kitchen, he wanted to know what he could do to help. So I gave him the little task of chopping chocolate for these Chocolate Pecan Pie Muffins, and I have to say, I have never seen such perfect, evenly-chopped chocolate in my life.  So this recipe is a tribute to Dan.

Chocolate Pecan Pie Muffins Recipe Video

And a fitting tribute it is.  These were insanely easy to make and insanely delicious to eat.  I’ve always loved pecan pie, and loved it even better when it contained chocolate.  There is nothing quite like the gooey-ness of the pecan filling oozing out of the pie crust.

Several recipes for Pecan Pie Muffins have caught my eye before, and I had no idea if I could replicate them with my low carb ingredients, but I figured it was worth a try.

And I am so glad I did. These are dense little muffins, but they are supposed to be. And they pack a HUGE flavour punch. Wow!  The molasses is optional, but I do recommend it because it gives the muffins a colour and flavour more like true pecan pie. It’s like dessert for breakfast. Remarkable.

You will love these low carb grain-free chocolate pecan pie muffins. The best healthy muffin recipe!

This recipe is featured in my new cookbook The EveryDay Ketogenic Kitchen. Grab your copy now!

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Chocolate Pecan Pie Muffins

Dense, sweet low carb muffins packed with chopped pecans and chocolate. They really do taste like pecan pie! Grain-free.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Breakfast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 286kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Swerve Sweetener
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup pecans coursely chopped
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp molasses optional
  • 2.5 oz 90% cacao chocolate chopped OR homemade sugar-free chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325F and line 12 muffins cups with paper liners (parchment paper or silicone liners work best).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated erythritol, almond flour, chopped pecans and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter, eggs and molasses together until smooth. Beat in almond flour mixture until just combined. Stir in chopped chocolate.
  • Divide batter among prepared muffin cups. Bake 26 to 28 minutes, or until set.
  • Let cool in pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 27.1g | Fiber: 2.7g

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Nutritional Disclaimer

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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