Keto Maple Pecan Breakfast Bake

This Keto Maple Pecan Breakfast Bake is a warm, buttery, low-carb morning dish packed with toasted pecans, maple flavor, and a soft, custard-like texture. The full title Keto Maple Pecan Breakfast Bake makes it perfect for keto mornings, high-protein brunches, or meal prep, all while staying totally sugar-free.

About This Recipe

This Keto Maple Pecan Breakfast Bake delivers a cozy, comforting flavor that feels like classic maple pecan French toast—but completely sugar-free, low-carb, and made with simple keto ingredients. The texture is soft and custard-like in the center with a lightly golden top layer, creating a warm morning dish that tastes indulgent while still supporting your macros. Every bite has a mix of buttery richness, toasted pecans, and that familiar maple note thanks to sugar-free syrup, giving you a satisfying breakfast without any crashes or heavy carbs.

It’s designed to be both quick to prepare and perfect for weekly meal prep. Once baked, it stores beautifully in the fridge and reheats without drying out, making it ideal for busy mornings when you need something filling and nutritious but don’t have time to cook. You can cut it into squares for grab-and-go portions, or serve it warm in a bowl with a drizzle of additional sugar-free syrup for a more comforting weekend-style breakfast.

Because it uses almond flour instead of bread, the recipe stays gluten-free and keto-friendly while still delivering a familiar baked-breakfast feel. The pecans toast gently in the oven, adding both flavor and crunch that balances the soft interior. You can add more nuts, swap in different extracts, or adjust sweetness to taste without changing the structure of the bake. Even kids and non-keto guests tend to enjoy this dish since the flavors are classic, the sweetness is balanced, and the serving style feels like a traditional American breakfast casserole.

It’s also extremely versatile: serve it with eggs for protein, pair it with keto yogurt and berries, or keep it simple and enjoy it warm on its own. No matter how you serve it, this bake brings all the cozy maple-pecan flavors you want in the morning—without the carbs that usually come with them.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Warm, cozy maple-pecan flavors without sugar
• Soft, custard-like texture with a golden top
• Perfect for meal prep and reheats beautifully
• Gluten-free and naturally low-carb
• Easy ingredients available everywhere in the US
• Great as breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack
• Family-friendly and kid-approved
• Ready in under 30 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup sugar-free maple syrup (plus extra for serving)
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, sugar-free maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
4. Fold in the chopped pecans.
5. Pour the batter into the baking dish and sprinkle extra pecans on top.
6. Bake for 22–26 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
7. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with additional sugar-free syrup.

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Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 380
• Fat: 34g
• Protein: 9g
• Net Carbs: 4g

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FAQ

• Can I use walnuts instead of pecans?
  Yes, walnuts work perfectly and give a similar texture.
• Can I make this dairy-free?
  Not recommended; heavy cream and butter affect the texture.
• Does it freeze well?
  Yes, freeze in portions and thaw overnight for best results.
• Can I reduce the sweetness?
  Absolutely—just cut the maple syrup amount in half.
• Can I add berries?
  Yes, but use a small amount to keep net carbs low.
• Does it work for meal prep?
  Yes, it reheats soft and stays flavorful for several days.

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Variations & Substitutions

• Add sugar-free chocolate chips
• Replace vanilla with maple extract
• Add pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon
• Use chopped walnuts instead of pecans
• Add a swirl of almond butter before baking
• Top with keto whipped cream for extra richness

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Serving Suggestions

• Serve with scrambled eggs for extra protein
• Add keto yogurt and a few berries
• Drizzle with extra sugar-free syrup
• Serve warm with a pat of butter

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