Smitten Kitchen Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Smitten Kitchen Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 5%. At 113mg, it's considered low in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of less than 5% as low sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. Too much low sodium is also associated with health problems. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should have 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Smitten Kitchen Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 26 servings   ( 78 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 373
Total Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 113mg
Total Carbohydrates: 28g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 13g
Protein: 4g
Calcium: 32mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 86mg Vitamin A: 73mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 packet (7 grams or 2 1/4 teaspoons) instant or active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup (175 ml) milk
  • 1 tablespoon (10 grams) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) butter, melted and cooled to lukewarm
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 large whole egg
  • 3 3/4 cups (470 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting counter
  • 1 teaspoon coarse or kosher salt
  • Oil or butter to coat bowl
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces or 113 grams) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (145 grams) dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (175 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup (110 grams) honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse or kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarse or kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (20 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups toasted and cooled, chopped pecans (divided)

Instructions

Visit Smitten Kitchen's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)