3-Ingredient Pecan Pie Butter

Make this creamy, vegan 3-ingredient pecan pie butter with date syrup, cinnamon, and pecans! A healthy, refined sugar-free spread that’s perfect for toast, oatmeal, or holiday gifting.

This easy pecan pie butter is what cozy fall mornings are made of! With just three wholesome ingredients: pecans, date syrup, and cinnamon, you can whip up a creamy, naturally sweet spread that tastes like pecan pie in a jar. Perfect for spooning onto toast, drizzling over oatmeal, or enjoying straight from the spoon.

3 Simple Ingredients

• Pecans – rich, buttery, and packed with healthy fats.
• Date syrup – a natural sweetener that adds caramel-like flavor and smooth texture.
• Cinnamon – warm and fragrant, rounding out that classic pecan pie taste.
• Optional pinch of sea salt – to balance and deepen the flavor.

How to Make It

1. Toast the pecans (optional): Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet and roast for 10–12 minutes, until fragrant and golden. This step enhances flavor, but you can keep them raw for a lighter taste.
2. Blend until smooth: Place pecans in a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend, scraping down the sides as needed, until they transform into creamy pecan butter (5–8 minutes).
3. Sweeten & spice: Add the date syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt if desired. Blend again until smooth and well combined.
4. Store & enjoy: Transfer to a jar and refrigerate. The butter may firm up in the fridge, so let it sit at room temp before spreading.

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Ways to Use Pecan Pie Butter

• Spread on warm toast or bagels
• Swirl into oatmeal or overnight oats
• Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or French toast
• Stir into yogurt bowls
• Use as a dip for apples or pears
• Add to smoothies for nutty sweetness

Why You’ll Love It

• Only 3 ingredients
• Naturally sweetened with dates (no refined sugar!)
• Creamy, cozy, and perfectly spiced
• Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free
• Easy to make in under 15 minutes

Serving Size

This recipe makes about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of pecan pie butter, which equals roughly 12 servings of 2 tablespoons each.

Homemade nut butters don’t have to be complicated; sometimes, the simplest combinations are the most delicious. This 3-ingredient pecan pie butter is proof that a little sweetness, a touch of spice, and nature’s best nuts can transform into something truly irresistible. Keep a jar in your fridge for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks, or anytime you’re craving a taste of pecan pie without the baking.

20 responses to “3-Ingredient Pecan Pie Butter [vegan + gluten-free]”

1. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!

2. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!

   
   

3. I LOVE pecan butter, and I totally like giving homemade food gifts. I am terrible at anything crafty, but I love making goodies and giving those away. 🙂

   My favorite nut butters would probably be cashew and pecan butter, and then I love peanut butter of course, but it’s not technically a nut butter. 😀

   
   

4. This looks SO yummy! I was looking for a healthy dessert recipe for Christmas and this completely fits the bill. Thanks so much!

   
   

5. I love pecans so will be giving these a go. Great pictures btw.

   
   

6. im adding this to my christmas list…i dont make nut butter or milk that often but i bet i will if i have that blender.

   
   

7. […] West coast for the next week, I am sure a lot of you will be decorating for the holidays, buying presents, and attending more holiday parties! This really is the best time of year, isn’t it?! […]

8. This sounds amazing! I bet it would go great with warm corn bread! Found you through the Tasty Tuesday link up 🙂

   
   

9. We love pecans and can’t wait to try this recipe! Hope you are having a wonderful week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
   Come Back Soon!
   Miz Helen

   
   

10. This sounds delicious! I’m pinning this for later, don’t want to loose it!

    
    

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