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Candied Bacon Pecans
Crunchy, smoky, salty/sweet candied bacon pecans AKA vegan bacon bits are mouth wateringly delicious and incredibly addictive! You'll want to sprinkle these crunchy bits on ALL the things!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 107 kcal
Course:
Snacks , Others
Cuisine:
American , Canadian
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce if not avoiding gluten
- ¼ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper optional but recommended
Instructions
- Lay out a sheet of parchment paper on a tray or counter top.
- Then place your pecans in a food processor and pulse 7-8 times to break them down. They don't need to be the same size, and make sure not to over process. You want chunky pieces, not crumbs. Set aside
- Now combine everything, except the pecans to a small pan and cook over medium heat, stirring often for 2-3 minutes. The mixture should be bubbly and then add the pecan pieces. Mix well, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the pecans are evenly coated.
- Remove from the heat and spread them onto your parchment paper. Let them cool, then break apart and store in a container or jar.
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Ideas for using your candied bacon pecans (optional)
- Savoury Pancakes
- Baked Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Poutine, Home Fries (all the potatoes!)
- Cobb Salad
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Notes
- Be mindful not to over process your pecans. Just pulse until broken down and check on them often. You don't want crumbs!
- Make your vegan bacon bits ahead of time so they have a chance to cool, before consuming.
- One batch doesn't last very long, so if you want to make some for freezing, double up the recipe! ;)
- Keep leftovers in an air tight jar or container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Freeze air tight for 2 months.
- Recipe inspired by Fifteen Spatulas
Nutrition Information
Calories
107cal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
387mg
(16%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
253IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107cal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 387mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 253IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.