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9 Lower Sugar Recipes to Satisfy Any Craving!

December 22, 2023 By Gretchen

I am getting an early  jump on the New Years Resolutions this year

With 9 Lower Sugar Recipes to Satisfy Any Craving!

low sugar recipes

For me the holiday baking season starts in October and goes all the way through December

Which means way too much extra cakes and cookies being enjoyed!
Since I’m someone who needs dessert almost everyday I have to really reign it back in after Christmas
Low Sugar Baking is something I have been experimenting with all year

But first I have to clarify exactly what is meant by Lower Sugar Recipes versus Sugar Free Recipes

Because they are NOT the same thing!

I have an in depth article and video visual tutorial where I explain the differences and how to apply Lower Sugar Baking in your recipes

Be Sure to watch that video before you start converting your recipes to have success!

Vegan Vanilla Cake Vegan Vanilla Cake Sugar Free & Reduced Oil Recipe

Or just grab some of the recipes below that I have already converted to lower sugar recipes and some with reduced oil too!

ALL RECIPES BELOW HAVE CLICKABLE LINKS WITH VIDEO TUTORIALS!

CARAMEL BANANA MOUSSE TARTS

First and foremost my favorite refined sugar free recipe for the most decadent dessert that no one will realize is actually healthier!
Made with natural sugar like dates and bananas and cashew for the mousse base!

Caramel Banana Mousse Tarts

CLASSIC MADELEINES

Delicate little tea cakes made with your choice of sugar substitute or refined sugar choice. A very versatile recipe that is so eay to make!
They’re ready in under an hour! Served with refined sugar free jam or nothing at all!

Vegan Madeleine Recipe

RAW CARROT ENERGY BALLS

Here’s a recipe that was a surprise to me how many people actually made it, loved it and then shared it!
Refined Sugar free, gluten free, oil free Raw Vegan Carrot Cake Energy Balls!

raw vegan carrot cake energy balls

CHOCOLATE ECLAIR SNACK CAKE

Converting to healthier ingredients with little compromise on the taste!
Chocolate Eclair Snack Cake is one of those recipes

Chocolate Eclair Snack Cake ~ refined sugar free/reduced oil

LEMON ROSEMARY SCONES

Sugar free yet subtly sweet with a hint of rosemary and lemon and strawberry!
The best part is they mix up by hand in one bowl and they are ready in just about an hour!

Lemon Rosemary Scones

CHICKPEA BROWNIES

Gluten Free~ Refined Sugar Free~ Nut Free ~ Oil Free ~ Soy Free
But trust me! These are delicious!

Chickpea Brownies

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SNACK CAKE

Yes, I’ve reduced the sugar and oil in the recipes and no one would ever know!
The only problem with that is because it’s reduced sugar and oil I tell myself it’s okay to eat double!

Strawberry Shortcake

RICE PUDDING

While I went super fancy with this one by molding each rice pudding portion for fancy plating

This recipe will be done in less than an hour and then just scoop it into a bowl and say heck with it!

Coconut Rice Pudding with Pineapple Rum Salsa

HEALTHY APPLE PIE BARS

Apple Pie Bars with yogurt glaze fits the healthy snack bill and they are gluten free, refined sugar free and oil free!
And so delicious!

Apple Pie Bars

 

Filed Under: All Recipes, Sugar Free Baking

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