What You’ll Need
- Pecan halves. Measure 1½ cups before chopping. Roughly chop most of the pecans so they pack into the muffin wells, and reserve up to 12 halves for the tops.
- Melted butter. Four tablespoons coat the pecans and give the bites their rich flavor.
- Brown sugar substitute. Use a granulated brown sugar replacement labeled for baking. The finished texture can vary with the blend you choose.
How to Make Mini Pecan Pie Bites
Toss the chopped pecans with the melted butter and brown sugar substitute. Divide the mixture among 12 lightly greased mini muffin wells and press it down with the back of a spoon. If you reserved pecan halves, press one gently into the top of each bite.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, until the coating bubbles around the edges and the pecans smell toasted.
How to Remove the Bites from the Pan
Let the bites cool completely in the pan before loosening the edges with a thin spatula. If you prefer to serve them slightly warm, use mini muffin liners so you can lift them without disturbing the pecans.
Low Carb 3-Ingredient Pecan Pie Bites Recipe Card
Buttery mini pecan bites baked in a mini muffin pan.
- Prep time — About 10 minutes
- Bake time — 10 to 12 minutes
- Yield — 12 bites
Ingredients
- 1½ cups pecan halves
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated brown sugar substitute suitable for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease 12 mini muffin wells or line them with mini muffin liners.
- Roughly chop most of the pecans, reserving up to 12 halves for topping if desired.
- Stir the chopped pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar substitute together until evenly coated.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared wells and press it down gently. Top each portion with a reserved pecan half, if using.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the pecans smell toasted.
- Let the bites cool completely in the pan, then loosen and lift them out carefully. Serve at room temperature, or lift lined bites out once they’ve cooled slightly and serve warm.