Published: Nov 7, 2024 by Carolyn

Keto Pecan Pie Bars

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These Keto Pecan Pie Bars are so gooey and decadent, you won’t believe they’re sugar free! There’s a reason readers love them! And with less than 5g of carbs, you can afford to indulge.

A stack of Keto Pecan Pie Bars on a wooden cutting board, with a bite taken out of the top one.

Looking for a truly special dessert for the holidays that won’t give you a sugar high? Look no further than these amazing Keto Pecan Pie Bars. They are sweet gooey pecan perfection.

This really is one of my holiday favorites, and they give my Keto Pecan Pie some stiff competition. One bite and you will see why they’ve been so popular for years and years. Because no one should have to go without such deliciousness in their lives.

I’ve long said that the greatest joy for me is taking an old favorite and making it low carb and sugar-free. These Keto Pecan Pie Bars are the perfect example of such joy.

Keto Pecan Pie Bars piled up on a white plate over an orange and brown patterned napkin.

Why this recipe is so amazing

I created keto pecan pie bars early on in my blogging career, which is approximately a bajillion years ago. Or November 2013, which amounts to the same thing. Back then, however, low carb ingredients were more limited. The wide range of sweeteners we have now, as well as the brands of good quality sugar free chocolate simply didn’t exist.

But it was time to give them another update. Because once again, the keto universe is changing. And I’ve learned a lot working with different keto sweeteners and different techniques.

Some of you will notice that this recipe is a little different now. Trust me, this update makes them even better than ever. They’re easier to make and have even more rich pecan pie flavor.

I used my favorite Keto Pie Crust for the shortbread base, and a slightly modified version of my famous Keto Caramel Sauce in the filling. I also added more chopped pecans because you can never have enough pecans.

The chocolate chips are optional but I think it takes these bars over the top!

Reader Reviews

“Very delicious, love the caramelised filling. I live in England and thought it would be a struggle to achieve perfect taste due to difference in ingredients but it’s absolutely delicious. Thank you.” — Silvija

“These were absolutely delicious and so easy to make. Definitely will be making them again and again!!” — Karen L.

“So yummy! Probably own of my favorite treats to date! Thank you for making my life a little bit easier by having good treats to feed my family.” — Raechel

Ingredient Notes

Top down image of ingredients for Keto Pecan Pie Bars.

Almond flour: I used almond flour for the crust but you could also use pecan flour. It would go very well with these bars! I used it in my Keto Caramel Cheesecake Bars.
Sweetener: You do need a mix of sweeteners for this recipe. The crust requires an erythritol sweetener, and the filling requires brown sugar substitute and allulose. Please see the Tips for Success section for more information.
Butter: Butter is an essential ingredient in both the crust and the pecan filling.
Heavy whipping cream: Heavy cream helps give the caramel sauce the right consistency.
Eggs: You will need eggs to help set the filling and create a gooey pecan pie filling.
Pecans: You can’t have pecan pie bars without pecans! I recommend chopping them up a little to make the bars easier to cut.
Dark chocolate chips: I love the addition of chocolate chips in these bars. But if you prefer to omit them, I recommend adding another ⅓ cup of pecans to take their place.
Pantry staples: Vanilla extract and salt.

Step-By-Step Directions

A collage of 6 images showing the steps for making Keto Pecan Pie Bars.

1. Prepare the crust: Whisk together almond flour, sweetener, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.

2. Par-bake the crust: Press evenly into the bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch square pan and bake at 325ºF for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are just turning golden. Remove and let cool in the pan.

3. Prepare the caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar replacement, and allulose. Bring to a boil and cook 2 to 3 minutes, keeping a close eye on it so that it doesn’t burn. Remove from heat and add the cream. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Set aside to cool to lukewarm.

4. Whisk in the eggs: Once the caramel sauce is cool, whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.

5. Bake the bars: Scatter the pecans and chocolate chips over the crust and pour the filling overtop. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the filling is mostly set but still jiggles slightly when the pan is shaken.

6. Let cool: Remove and let cool for about 30 minutes before cutting into bars.

A stack of four Keto Pecan Pie Bars on a wooden cutting board with a bowl of pecans and the pan of more bars in the background.

Tips for Success

I highly recommend a metal baking pan for these bars to bake through properly and for the crust to firm up. Just know that if you use glass or ceramic, they may not turn out quite as well.

You can also use an 8×8-inch baking pan, but keep in mind that your bars will be thicker and thus will take longer to cook through. You may need to bake the crust a bit longer as well.

If you would prefer to skip the chocolate chips, I recommend adding another ⅓ cup of chopped pecans to help give the filling the right volume.

Sweetener Options

This recipe uses a combination of erythritol and allulose based sweeteners. Erythritol is required important the crust if you want it to firm up properly. The filling takes a combination of a keto brown sugar (made with erythritol) and allulose, to keep it gooier.

If you can’t get allulose, you can use xylitol instead. You can also use mostly allulose in the filling, but it may have a different consistency and not set for a long time. I also find that there is a slightly sour taste when I make my caramel sauce with just allulose, and I don’t enjoy it.

Read more about how keto sweeteners work.

Close up shot of a stack of Keto Pecan Pie Bars on a wooden cutting board with a bite taken out of the top bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long to keto pecan pie bars last?

I like these keto pecan pie bars gooey and room temperature so I store them in a covered container on the counter. They are good for up to 4 days. They can also be kept in the fridge for a week.

Can you freeze keto pecan pie bars?

Many readers have had good luck freezing these bars. I recommend storing them between layers of waxed paper so they don’t stick together. They will be good for 2 or 3 months.

How many carbs are in Keto Pecan Pie Bars?

This keto chocolate ricotta cake recipe has 4.9g of carbs and 2.2g of fiber per serving. That comes to 2.7g net carbs per bar.

A stack of four Keto Pecan Pie Bars on a wooden cutting board with pecans strewn around.

More delicious keto pecan recipes

Keto Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

These Keto Pecan Pie Bars are so gooey and decadent, you won't believe they're sugar free! There's a reason readers love them! And with only 5g of carbs, you can afford to indulge.

4.01 from 249 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Dessert

Keyword: keto pecan pie bars, pecan pie bars

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 40

Cooling Time: 30

Total Time: 1 25

Servings: bars

Calories: 222kcal

Ingredients

Crust

1 ¼ cups almond flour
¼ cup granular sweetener (erythritol-based)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter melted

Pecan Pie Filling

¼ cup butter
¼ cup brown sugar replacement
¼ cup allulose
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cup pecans chopped
¼ cup sugar free chocolate chips

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Instructions

Crust

Preheat the oven to 325ºF and lightly grease a 9-inch square metal baking pan.
Whisk together almond flour, sweetener, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake at 325ºF for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are just turning golden. Remove and let cool in the pan.

Pecan Pie Filling

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar replacement, and allulose. Bring to a boil and cook 2 to 3 minutes, keeping a close eye on it so that it doesn't burn.
Remove from heat and add the cream. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Set aside to cool to lukewarm.
Once the caramel sauce is cool, whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
Scatter the pecans and chocolate chips over the crust and pour the filling overtop. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the filling is mostly set but still jiggles slightly when the pan is shaken.
Remove and let cool for about 30 minutes before cutting into bars.

Notes

Storage Information: Store the bars in a covered container on the counter for up to 4 days or in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be frozen for several months.

Nutrition Facts

Keto Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 bar)

Calories 222 Calories from Fat 176

% Daily Value*

Fat 19.6g30%

Saturated Fat 6.3g32%

Sodium 86mg4%

Carbohydrates 4.7g2%

Fiber 2.9g12%

Protein 4g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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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