Sugar Free Brown Sugar Recipe - Gwen's Nest (2024)

FAQs

What is the best brown sugar substitute for diabetics? ›

BOCHASWEET™ BROWN SUGAR is our zero calorie, zero glycemic brown sugar substitute which is perfect for a diabetic or keto lifestyle. This all-natural brown sugar replacement bakes, cooks, tastes, dissolves, and measures cup-for-cup just like brown sugar.

Honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar

Replace each cup of brown sugar (200 g) with 2/3 cup (160 mL) of liquid sweetener of your choice. For every 2/3 cup (160 mL) of liquid sweetener used, reduce other liquid sources by approximately 1/4 cup (60 mL).

Add a tablespoon of buckwheat honey to a cup of white granulated sugar. This honey is darker than orange blossom or wildflower honey and has a strong flavor much like molasses that will come through in the resulting sugar.

Brown sugar replacements provide the aroma, sweetness, and texture of regular brown sugar, but without all the calories and sugar content. They are divided into two groups: (1) zero-calories and sugar-free, and (2) reduced-calories and NOT sugar-free.

Date Sugar

If you're avoiding refined sugars, date sugar may be a perfect brown sugar replacement. It's created from dehydrated dates and has a similarly sweet, more caramel-like flavor to brown sugar. Try ⅔ cup of date sugar for every cup of brown sugar for a healthy brown sugar substitute.

Mix 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of molasses to mimic a cup of light brown sugar. Mix 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons of molasses to mimic a cup of dark brown sugar. If you don't have molasses on hand, you can combine white sugar with another liquid sweetener, like maple syrup or honey.

If you don't have molasses on hand, you can substitute an equal amount of pure maple syrup, agave nectar, date syrup, or a dark honey (like buckwheat) in the homemade brown sugar recipe above. Note, however, that none of these substitutes will achieve the same depth of flavor as molasses.

For most recipes, maple syrup can easily be used to replace an equal amount of granulated white or brown sugar. To substitute for a cup of sugar, replace it with 1 cup of maple syrup and reduce the quantity of other liquids in the recipe by ¼ cup (60 ml) total.

For light brown sugar: use ONE tablespoon molasses per ONE cup of granulated sugar. For dark brown sugar: use TWO tablespoons molasses per ONE cup of granulated sugar.

Black treacle is a blend of cane molasses and invert sugar syrup. Though it's similar to pure molasses, black treacle is generally described as a slightly burnt, bitter version of molasses. Interestingly, many dictionary entries for black treacle simply list "molasses" as one of the entries.

Can I substitute pancake syrup for brown sugar? ›

Ratio: For every cup of maple syrup, substitute 1 cup of packed brown sugar. Keep in mind that brown sugar is denser than maple syrup, so it's essential to pack it firmly when measuring. Adjust Liquids: Since maple syrup is a liquid sweetener, you'll need to adjust the liquids in your recipe accordingly.

Many might wonder if molasses ever goes bad. While it's a highly stable product, molasses can deteriorate over time, especially if not stored correctly.

What is the safest sweetener for those with diabetes? The safest sweetener to use is a natural sweetener like pure stevia extract without fillers or monk fruit. However, it's best to use these in moderation.