Keto Pecan Pie Muffins

Name: Keto Pecan Pie Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar free brown sugar; 1/2 cup almond flour; 1 tablespoons coconut flour; 2 cups chopped pecans; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 eggs

By Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Published October 24, 2021 • Updated June 2, 2025

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A keto pecan pie muffin is your fix for when you are craving pecan pie but don't want to go through the hassle of making one. Each low-carb pecan pie muffin has a gooey pecan pie center. You'll think you just bit into a slice of warm pecan pie.

a bite out of a muffin showing the gooey pecan pie center

baked muffins topped with a pecan in a tray

22 Mins

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 muffin

Servings

270

Calories

27.7g

Fat

4.1g

Protein

1.3g

Net Carb

Total Carbs

Disclaimer: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.

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Keto Pecan Pie Muffins Ingredients

1 cup sugar free brown sugar
1/2 cup almond flour
1 tablespoons coconut flour
2 cups chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs

Keto Pecan Pie Muffins Directions

STEP

1

Preheat oven & line muffin tin

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin pan with muffin liners. Spray each liner with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
STEP

2

Mix dry ingredients

Add sugar free brown sugar, almond flour, coconut flour, chopped pecans and salt to a large bowl. Whisk until evenly combined.
STEP

3

Add wet ingredients

Add softened butter and eggs. Mix with an electric mixer until combined.
STEP

4

Scoop into muffin liner

Fill each liner with pecan pie batter until it reaches the top. Top with a whole pecan if desired.
STEP

5

Bake

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit before handling. When the pecan pie muffins are warm, they are gooey and delicious but can be crumbly. The longer you let them sit, the firmer they become.

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Low Carb Pecan Pie Muffins Recipe

If you love pecan pie around the holidays, you will love these keto pecan pie muffins. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a classic Thanksgiving dessert for breakfast or brunch. Make them the Christmas morning or the morning of Thanksgiving for a special meal for your family. If you want to enjoy both pecan pie and pumpkin pie for breakfast, try making keto pumpkin pecan muffins.

These easy keto muffins made with almond flour and pecans are take about 20 minutes to make and are best when enjoyed right out of the oven. The center is gooey and warm just like a pecan pie. They can be a bit crumbling if you eat them right away but will firm up as they cool. Since these keto pecan pie muffins are so good when you eat them warm, this may be one low-carb muffin that you eat with a fork!

Carbs in Pecans

Pecans are a nut that are quite keto friendly. There are 1 g net carbs in 1/4 cup chopped pecans. Of course, you don’t want to go overboard with nuts on the keto diet as the carbs and fat can add up quickly but for desserts, it is okay to add some nuts for flavor and texture. Of course, pecan pie muffins would be pecan pie without the nuts!

Tips for Making Low Carb Pecan Pie Muffins

It’s not complicated to make these keto muffins. Everything is added to one bowl, mixed, poured into liners and baked. But there are a few key elements to making these pecan pie muffins that you might want to keep in mind when baking.

Use muffin liners – This will prevent the pecan pie muffin batter from sticking to your muffin tin even if you have a non-stick muffin pan.
Spray liners with cooking spray – These keto pecan pie muffins can be sticky. To prevent them from sticky the wrapper and make the wrapper easy to peel off, spray the liners with a little bit of cooking spray (coconut oil, avocado oil or butter spray)
Fill liners to the top with batter – Pecan pie muffins don’t rise very much, so go ahead and fill the liner to the top with the muffin batter.
Cooling – If you want a muffin that you can handle and eat on the go, it’s best to wait until these muffins cool completely before eating. But these keto pecan pie muffins are really good when you eat them right out of the oven because the center is still gooey and warm.

muffins stacked up next to leaves and a muffin pan in the background

Storage

Store leftover low-carb muffins in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or at room temperature for 2-3 days. These muffins will harden as they set out especially if you leave them at room temperature. You can freeze these keto muffins as well.

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If you are one team pecan pie for the holidays, you may want to explore these other low-carb pecan recipes:

Keto Pecan Pie Muffins: FAQS

Can I substitute the almond flour with another type of flour?

While almond flour is a key ingredient for keeping these muffins low-carb, you can try using sunflower seed flour as a nut-free alternative. Keep in mind it may slightly change the texture.

How should I store the keto pecan pie muffins?

Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months!

What can I use instead of sugar-free brown sugar?

You can use a granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener as a substitute for sugar-free brown sugar. Just make sure it's a brown sugar blend for the best flavor.

Are these muffins gluten-free?

Yes! These keto pecan pie muffins are gluten-free since they use almond flour and coconut flour instead of regular flour.

Can I add other nuts or ingredients to the muffins?

Absolutely! Feel free to mix in other nuts like walnuts or add unsweetened chocolate chips for an extra twist. Just be mindful of the carb count if you're keeping it strictly keto.

Nutritional information & Macros

Amount Per Serving
Calories	270
Fat	27.7g
Protein	4.1g
Total Carbs	4g
Net Carbs	1.3g

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About Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie Lampella is a Doctor of Pharmacy, mom, and the recipe creator behind KetoFocus. With a B.S. in Genetics from UC Davis and a Pharm.D., she has over 11 years of experience developing family-friendly keto recipes based on the science of human metabolism. She is the author of the Protein Packed cookbook, published by Victory Belt Publishing.

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