Description
These Keto Pecan Chewy Bars are rich, buttery blondies made with browned butter, almond flour, and pecan flour, then studded with chopped pecans. Soft and chewy with deep caramel flavor, they’re the perfect low-carb treat with only 1.5g net carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113.5 g) butter
- 1 1/4 cups (140 g) almond flour
- 3/4 cup (74.25 g) pecan flour
- 1/3 cup (66.67 g) brown sugar replacement
- 1/3 cup (66.67 g) allulose sweetener (or erythritol)
- 1/4 cup (27 g) collagen protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3/4 teaspoon caramel extract (or vanilla)
- 3/4 cup (81.75 g) chopped pecans
Instructions
- Place the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until it turns a deep amber color, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 300ºF (150ºC) and grease a 9-inch square metal baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, pecan flour, brown sugar replacement, allulose, collagen protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Break up any clumps.
- Add the browned butter, egg, egg yolk, and caramel extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 12 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just barely set. The bars will still be soft.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 bars.
Notes
- Cool bars fully to allow them to firm up before cutting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Brown butter adds depth, but you can use regular melted butter if preferred.
- Use a sharp knife and wipe between cuts for clean edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
