These Sugar Free Low Carb Keto Candied Bacon Pecan Pie Bars are the ultimate sweet-and-salty dessert for the holiday season. With a buttery shortbread base, gooey pecan mixture, and caramelized bacon pieces on top, they’re the kind of treat that makes everyone — even those who don’t follow a keto lifestyle — come back for seconds. Best of all, these bars are completely grain free, sugar free, and low carb, making them the perfect dessert to share at holiday gatherings without derailing your progress.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
When the holiday season rolls around, it can feel challenging to navigate parties and family gatherings while sticking to your keto diet or low carb way of eating.
Most dessert tables are filled with high carb, sugary classics like pecan pie made with corn syrup, regular sugar, and traditional flour crusts.
But these keto pecan pie bars solve that problem beautifully.
With a crisp almond flour shortbread crust and a rich, caramel-like filling made with brown sugar substitute, maple syrup flavoring, heavy cream, butter, and chopped pecans, you can indulge without the sugar crash.
They’re easy to make using simple ingredients and tools you probably already have on hand — like a mixing bowl, food processor, medium saucepan, parchment paper, and an airtight container for storage.
Plus, they’re freezer friendly, so you can make them ahead and store in a freezer-safe container for stress-free entertaining.
My Sugar-Free Journey
I gave up sugar over 19 years ago and have never looked back.
My journey started with removing white sugar and switching to unrefined options like honey and maple syrup, but I was still eating plenty of carbs — oatmeal, whole wheat bread, fruit-filled yogurt, and brown rice. I didn’t realize these foods were still spiking my blood sugar and keeping my cravings alive.
Eventually, I learned that it wasn’t just about the type of sweetener, but also about grams of net carbs.
Even “healthy” carbs can raise blood sugar, leading to those same roller-coaster cravings. Once I lowered my daily carbs from about 100 g net to around 40 g net, my cravings disappeared, and I found a sustainable rhythm.
For me, following a low carb and keto lifestyle isn’t about restriction — it’s about balance. Over the years, I’ve developed recipes like these bacon pecan pie bars that let me fully enjoy the holiday season while keeping my health goals intact.
Whether you’re brand new to keto or have been sugar-free for years, having go-to desserts like this makes it easy to stay on track without feeling deprived.
Ingredient Spotlight
One of the best things about this recipe is how easy the ingredients are to find.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Bacon – Uncured and nitrate-free for the best flavor. The bacon gets coated in syrup and spices, then baked until golden brown and crisp.
- Allulose syrup – A fantastic sugar substitute that caramelizes well, giving you that sticky, sweet finish without regular sugar.
- Cinnamon & black pepper – Optional, but they bring warmth and a subtle kick to the candied bacon.
- Butter – Unsalted butter gives the shortbread its classic flavor and texture.
- Almond flour – A low carb, grain-free base that works perfectly for shortbread crust. You could also try a coconut flour crust if you prefer.
- Vanilla extract – Adds depth of flavor to the crust and filling.
- Maple extract – Gives that pecan pie filling a cozy, seasonal note.
- Heavy cream – Creates the gooey, caramel-like filling when combined with butter and sweetener.
- Monk Fruit Allulose brown sugar sweetener – A brown sugar substitute that mimics the flavor of molasses without affecting blood sugar.
- Pecans – Chopped for the filling and pecan halves can be arranged on top for presentation. Use crunchy pecans for the best texture.
Tips for the Perfect Bars
- Use medium heat when making the filling so the sweetener melts smoothly without burning.
- Don’t skip the cooling step — it allows the filling to set properly, creating that classic gooey layer without being runny.
- Make sure your butter and eggs (if added in variations) are at room temperature for best results.
- Experiment with different pan sizes if you prefer thicker or thinner bars.
- If you prefer a dairy-free option, coconut oil and coconut cream can work in place of butter and heavy cream.
Serving Suggestions
These bars are a great way to end a festive meal, but they’re also perfect for:
- Holiday dessert trays alongside chocolate bark, truffles, or cookies
- Edible gifts packaged in decorative boxes
- A Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert spread that includes both regular pecan bars and these keto-friendly ones for variety
- Pairing with a warm cup of coffee for a cozy afternoon treat
If you want to add a little extra flair, drizzle with a sugar-free caramel sauce or sprinkle with extra chopped pecans before baking.
Nutrition Information
Each bar contains approximately 2 g net carbs, making them a smart choice for anyone counting net carbs or managing blood sugar levels. They’re satisfying, rich, and indulgent without the sugar spike that comes from traditional pecan squares made with regular sugar and corn syrup.
These Keto Bacon Pecan Pie Bars prove that you can enjoy decadent holiday desserts while sticking to your keto lifestyle.
Whether you’re bringing them to a party, storing them in your freezer for easy entertaining, or just enjoying a quiet moment at home, they’re the perfect low carb, sugar-free treat that everyone will rave about.
If you make these, I’d love to see your creations! Tag me on TikTok if you decide to make them and share — it’s a great way to inspire others. And don’t forget to check the recipe card at the bottom of this post for printable instructions.
Sugar Free Low Carb Keto Candied Bacon Pecan Pie Bars
Low Carb Keto Candied Bacon Pecan Pie Bars
Ingredients
Candied Bacon
- 6 oz uncured bacon nitrate free
- 3 tbsp Allulose or Sugar free maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- black pepper optional
Shortbread Crust
- 8 tbsp butter
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla liquid stevia
- 1/2 tsp salt
Topping
- 8 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup Monk Fruit Allulose brown sugar substitute or another sugar free brown substitute
- 1/4 cup Allulose
- 1 tsp maple extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups pecans coarsely chopped
Instructions
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Prepare the Candied Bacon Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Lay out the bacon strips and brush them with half the allulose syrup. Sprinkle with cinnamon and pepper if using. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, brush with remaining syrup, and bake another 5–10 minutes until crisp and golden brown. Once cool, chop into small pieces
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Make the Shortbread Base Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Add almond flour, melted butter, vanilla, sweetener, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until fine crumbs form. Press the mixture evenly into an 8×8 baking dish lined with parchment. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
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Create the Pecan Pie Filling In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar sweetener, allulose, maple syrup flavoring, heavy cream, and spices. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly for about 1 minute. This creates a smooth, gooey pecan mixture that resembles classic keto pecan pie filling without any corn syrup or regular sugar.
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Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans and the candied bacon. Pour this filling over the baked shortbread crust, spreading into an even layer.
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Bake & Cool Return the dish to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the top looks caramelized. Let the bars cool completely before cutting. This helps the filling set and makes slicing clean, even squares easy.
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