My easy Chocolate Pecan Pie is as good as it gets when it comes to healthy holiday desserts.
I worked on this low-carb pie recipe for years, perfecting it back in 2013 which is when I first shared it with you here.
Easy Gluten Free Pecan Pie with Dairy Free Chocolate
I spent quite some time on this gluten free dessert, challenging myself to use as few ingredients as possible.
I wanted to create something that would be quick and easy to whip up the day before Thanksgiving, or any holiday.
Dairy Free Chocolate Pecan Pie
This amazing Thanksgiving dessert is gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free.
Holiday Dessert Recipe
Chocolate Pecan Pie is one of our family’s favorite desserts. We make it every Thanksgiving, but we love it so much we also make it throughout the year.
This is a special pie that could also be one of your amazing low-carb Christmas dessert recipes. I hope you love it as much as we do!
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1½ cups chocolate chips
- 2 cups whole pecans
- 1 Gluten Free Pie Crust or Low Carb Almond Flour Pie Crust, baked per pie recipe instructions
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine eggs, coconut sugar, and coconut oil
- Stir in pecans and chocolate chips by hand
- Transfer filling into crust
- Bake at 350°F for 40-50 minutes, or until set
- Cool completely before slicing
- Serve
Equipment
Low-Carb Pecan Pie
This Chocolate Pecan Pie is not quite as low-carb as some of my other recipes.
However, it certainly gets low-carb billing when compared to traditional chocolate pecan pie.
That dessert is made with cups of corn syrup, plus sugar, and milk chocolate served in a high carbohydrate white flour crust.
Elana, Where Do You Get Recipe Inspiration?
I based this Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe on one from my dear friend Karin, founder of Sweet Mary Jane.
I studied her recipe, making several alterations so that it would be gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and lower in carbohydrates –this is the stunning result.
Kid Friendly Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe
Back when I first shared this kid friendly Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe recipe in 2013, the boys were in 8th and 9th grade.
Kid Friendly Gluten Free Pie
They sampled and critiqued this healthy dessert recipe. The boys and their friends were more than happy to be my testers for batch after batch.
In fact, I remember they had a sleepover back then with a bunch of friends and “snuck” some of this pie as a midnight snack.
They all looked adorably sheepish and guilty the next day.
Kid Friendly Low Carb Dessert
Little did they know they were eating a healthy, low-carb dessert filled with good fat from the nut-flour crust and pecans, and a hefty dose of antioxidants from the organic dark chocolate.
Recipe with Under 10 Ingredients
The filling for this Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe has only 5 ingredients, and you can whip it up in a jiffy. We’ve been in a pie phase of late.
My older son loves making rustic pumpkin pie from scratch each year when he comes home to visit. He told me he might post the recipe here on my website –fingers crossed.
Gluten Free Pie with Dairy Free Whipped Cream
If you’re on a Dairy-Free Diet, you’ll surely want to serve this with my Coconut Whipped Cream.
How to Whip Heavy Cream
If you’re able to eat dairy, this pie is phenomenal with my Homemade Whipped Cream in a Mason Jar.
Since they were very little, the boys have lent a hand and whipped up heavy cream for me each and every Thanksgiving.
It’s a decadent and elegant topping for my healthy low carb dessert recipes.
Low Carb Dessert Recipes
If you’re looking for more healthy desserts that won’t spike your blood sugar, check out my Low Carb Dessert Recipes page.
Following a sugar free Keto Diet? Take a look at my Keto Dessert Recipes page.
Gluten Free Pie Crust
Here are some more of my healthy, gluten-free pie crust recipes for your Thanksgiving desserts:
- Gluten Free Pie Crust with Almond Flour
- Nut Free Gluten-Free Pie Crust
- Healthy Pie Crust from Pecans
The boys often ask me to make Chocolate Pecan Pie in my Nut Free Gluten-Free Pie Crust, which they refer to as my “Cookie Crust,” and I happily oblige.
What’s your favorite pie recipe?
This post is an oldie but goodie. I first shared this Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe in 2013.
Cynthia says
Need to know how many carbs in a slice of chocolate pecan pie
Elana says
Cynthia, for more on that go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/
Have a wonderful day!
Elana
Stephanie M (from Canada) says
I’m celiac and have been following your recipes for some time now. The chicken with cauliflower and olives is an all-time favourite and a regular on our menu! Just popped this into the oven in preparation for a bookclub gathering. The pecan mixture seemed a bit runny so hoping it turns out. I will report back – it looks absolutely stunning! You are a valued resource in our house – thank you Elana!
Elana says
Stephanie, thanks for checking in –that’s totally normal for the pre-baked pie; it firms up after it’s baked and cooled. I’m so happy to hear that you and yours are enjoying my recipes :-)
Marion says
I made your recipe and found it deathly sweet even tho I cut back 1/2 cup sugar. I was thinking next time to cut back another quarter cup, would that affect the texture at all? Also I used half walnuts, good brain food and half pecans. I would coarsely chop some of the nuts and put in less chocolate chips. I’m sure it would still be delicious just less sweet and rich. Thanks for a good base idea.
Elana says
Marion, thanks for your comment! I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Beth says
Made this wonderful recipe into mini pies for several friends for the holiday! Yummy!!!
Elana says
Beth, OMG that sounds amazing!
Alison Lewis says
Love this! Just shared on my facebook page!
Elana says
Alison, thanks so much!!!
Nicki B says
This pie looks and sounds phenomenal! I love a good pecan pie… and chocolate added to it is not something I had heard of!
Do you have any pecan pie type recipes that do not include eggs? (I know eggs are a big part of pecan pie, so I can’t just leave them out!)We (finally!) figured out our youngest daughter’s eczema trigger, and it is eggs. She cannot even have them baked into something. I don’t want to make something this amazing and have someone in the family left out. Thank you for all of your great recipes for those of us with allergies, sensitivities, and auto-immune diseases. Happy Thanksgiving!
Elana says
Nicki, thanks for your comment! I haven’t tried that and I think it would entail creating an entirely new recipe. Have you seen my Vegan Pumpkin Pie:
https://elanaspantry.com/vegan-pumpkin-pie/
I love that you won’t make something that leaves people out! I was in the same spot with my son when he was younger too!
Elana
Mrs T says
The vegan pumpkin pie is really amazing- my non-allergy relatives request that I keep bringing it! :)
Elana says
Mrs. T, thanks for letting me know that the Vegan Pumpkin Pie is really amazing! Here’s the link to that recipe for other readers who might want to try it:
https://elanaspantry.com/vegan-pumpkin-pie/
Let’s stay in touch and happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Elana
DLiesner says
Couldnt she use whipped flax?
Elana says
DL, I haven’t had much, if any success in using whipped flax in my recipes in place of eggs, but perhaps it would be worth an experiment to find out for this particular one. If you or any of my other dear readers do try out a substitute for eggs in this recipe, I hope you’ll stop back by and let me know if it worked! :-)
J9Rose says
Aquafaba? Have you used that in place of eggs? I might try that.
Elana says
J9Rose, thanks for your comment! I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Wendy says
Can it be prepared without a food processor? I don’t own one…
Elana says
Wendy, I haven’t tried that but I’m betting it will work :-)
Denise DuBois says
Elana, could butter be substituted for the coconut oil? I so prefer its flavor…
Elana says
Denise, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Marion says
Yes I used butter, perfectly delicious .
Elana says
Thanks Marion!
Sara says
I just did a trial run of this yesterday before thanksgiving and have a question. First of all, my husband was very impressed, this is coming from a man who’s bar for chocolate pecan pie was set by his mothers gluten, corn syrup filled pecan pie. I call it “poison pie.” I’ve never even taken a bite. Anyway, we’ve been paleo for close to 10 years and being pretty low carb I really don’t trust my opinion of dessert. Most stuff is just too sweet. I thought this was very good but wondered if the filling needed some salt to balance? I thought about sprinkling some Maldon on top but I’m not a baker. I’m serving it to non paleo/gluten free/low carb “foodies.” Just want to make sure it’s solid even by non healthy standards. I’m so tired of my MIL bringing “her” pies to holidays :) Really appreciate all your help!
Elana says
Sara, what a great comment! My husband loves this pie too, it’s his favorite and he is the same as DH. I think sprinkling Maldon on top of this is a brilliant idea :-)
Shari Voigt says
Elana, I want you to know that this pie is requested by friends and family each Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s my all time favorite! It’s in the oven now as I prepare goodies for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving feast. Thank you for being a trusted resource for delicious recipes!
Elana says
Shari, thanks so much for letting me know this pie is your all time favorite and that it’s requested by friends and family each Thanksgiving and Christmas! I’m so happy I’ll be joining your holiday table via this recipe. Happy Thanksgiving :-)
Louisa Jaffe says
Hi Elana,
I made this recipe for chocolate pecan pie for the first time today. and it turned out great. I made a couple of changes. I used monk fruit instead of coconut sugar and I had to use walnuts instead of pecans because someone had eaten up my stosh of pecans. So I had a chocolate walnut pie and I think it will be a favorite from now on. Thanks for your wonderful recipes!!! Louisa
Elana says
Luisa, thanks for letting me know this turned out great!