3-Ingredient Pecan Pie Butter [vegan + gluten-free]

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!

   • Thank you Helen!!

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. 😀

   • I think you would LOVE this Em!! Let me know if you try it!!

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

   • Thanks lovely!! Let me know how you like this!!

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

   • Awww I am so glad! Let me know how you like it!

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.

   • Awesome!! I think you will LOVE the NutraMilk!! SO easy to use and the nut butter it makes is AMAZING!!

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

   • Thanks dear!! I hope you try this!

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

   • Thanks so much Helen!!

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

    • Thanks Rebecca!! Enjoy!!

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