Candied Pecans Three Ways (That Are Totally Healthy!)

Merry, merry, merry Christmas!!

I figured I’d share a triple awesome recipe with you guys today.  Sound good?

But first…a joke…

Knock knock

[Who’s there?] <–this is your part

Pecan

[Pecan who?]

Pecan somebody your own size!

Haha, it’s so bad it’s good.  Love nutty jokes!  I know – amazing, right?  If you like that, you’ll LOVE this video!

So, it’s Christmas.  Nothing’s open.  You want a sweet snack, but you also want it to be healthy.

But sweet.  Or maybe spicy.  Maybe even salty?

No worries – I’ve got you covered on all three!  Plus, each recipe is clean and uses unrefined sugars.

In other words…read on for some of the easiest and best snacks EVA!

Let’s talk about these candied pecans three ways:

Awesome Option #1:  A TWO INGREDIENT maple candied pecans recipe that will blow you away with how easy and addicting it is.

Awesome Option #2: For the sweet and salty lovers, try the honey and sea salt candied pecans.  These are super delciious and such a great flavor combination.

Awesome Option #3: Sriracha on anything makes me swoon so adding it to sweet coconut sugar candied pecans is sure to do the trick, too. Thanks SO MUCH t0 Lindsay from The Fit Fork Feed for letting me share her Three Ingredient Sriracha Candied Pecan recipe – definitely make sure to follow her on Instagram for healthy food inspiration.

Best of all, these super duper easy pecan recipes are (1) healthy (2) very low ingredients so you might even have everything you need already! and (3) totally healthy and clean.

Merry Christmas and happy candied pecan eating!

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Candied Pecans Three Ways (That Are Totally Healthy!)

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Candied Pecans Three Ways (That Are Totally Healthy!) - never be bored by plain ol' pecans again. We've got salty, spicy, and sweet up in here!

Categories: Clean, Healthy, Kid-Friendly

Difficulty: Easy

Keyword: candied pecans with honey, caramelized pecans, healthy candied pecans

Servings: 2 cups candied pecans

Calories: 147 kcal

Author: Lacey Baier of A Sweet Pea Chef

Ingredients

For The Maple Candied Pecans:

• 1/2 cup raw pecans
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup

For The Honey And Sea Salt Candied Pecans:

• 1/2 cup raw pecans
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp almond milk
• 1/8 tsp sea salt

For The Spicy And Sweet Candied Pecans:

• 1 cup raw pecans
• 1 1/2 tbsp coconut sugar divided
• 1 tbsp Sriracha

Instructions

For The Maple Candied Pecans:

1. Heat a pan over medium low heat.

2. Add pecans and pure maple syrup.
3. Stir the pecans pretty consistently and you’ll start to see the maple syrup crystallize and coat the pecans in a sugary coating. This should take about 5 minutes.

For The Honey And Sea Salt Candied Pecans:

1. Heat a pan over medium low heat.

2. Add pecans and stir for 2-3 minutes, or until they start to heat through.
3. Add in honey and stir to evenly coat.
4. Add almond milk and stir until the liquid resembles a caramel.
5. Remove from the pan and lay, separated, on a sheet of parchment paper.
6. Light sprinkle sea salt over the pecans and allow to cool.

For The Spicy And Sweet Candied Pecans:

1. Add pecans, 1 tbsp. coconut sugar, and Sriracha to a small bowl and mix to coat.

2. Add the coated pecans to a pan over medium low heat and cook for 4-5 minutes until crunchy and the sugar is melted.

3. Pour the nuts onto a sheet of parchment paper and toss with the remaining 1/2 tbsp. coconut sugar.
4. Let cool.

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts

Candied Pecans Three Ways (That Are Totally Healthy!)

Amount Per Serving (10 pecans)

Calories 147 Calories from Fat 129

% Daily Value*

Fat 14.3g22%

Saturated Fat 1.2g6%

Sodium 25.3mg1%

Carbohydrates 5.4g2%

Fiber 1.9g8%

Sugar 3.2g4%

Protein 1.8g4%

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

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