Baked Beans Light Recipe

These Homemade Baked Beans are a comforting side dish with a subtle smokey flavour. They are lower in salt and sugar than the commercial beans available, making them perfect for young children.

Baked beans may mean a different thing, depending on where you are from in the world. Different countries use different beans, added flavourings and some even include the addition of foods such as bacon and sausage.

Having grown up in the UK, to me, the term refers to canned beans in a simple tomato sauce. I automatically think of the brand Heinz, although there are many other brands available.

No Added Sugar Baked Beans

When I lived in the USA, I remember having serious pregnancy cravings for Baked Beans. I bought an American brand but they were very different from what I was used to. The sauce was much sweeter and they had more of a barbecue flavour.

This homemade recipe is loosely based on the British version. Although the recipe doesn’t taste exactly like the canned variety, it uses the same beans and they are cooked in a tomato-based sauce.

Despite the name, this dish is not baked, instead, it is made on the stovetop. It is simple to prepare but does take around thirty minutes to cook.

What To Eat With Baked Beans

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CHICKEN / VEGETABLE STOCK - Use homemade chicken stock or very low salt stock if cooking for a baby / young child. You can also miss it out if you prefer. 

Easy Baked Beans (perfect Potluck Recipe!)

BEANS - If you can not find canned haricot/navy beans then you can replace them with cannellini or butter beans. Alternatively, you can buy dried navy beans but you will need to pre-soak and cook before using in this recipe. 

TASTE & SEASON - You may find you will want to balance out the flavour of the sauce (depending on the passata used) with a little salt and sugar. Start with a pinch and adjust to taste. (Do not add salt and sugar if cooking for a baby / young toddler) 

Calories: 171 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 391 mg | Potassium: 731 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 1250 IU | Vitamin C: 12.9 mg | Calcium: 52 mg | Iron: 3.4 mg

Slow Cooker Baked Beans With Chorizo And Lime Recipe

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Receive family friendly recipes, delivered weekly to your inbox, for FREE! And receive a FREE ebook - How to Raise a Healthy Little FoodieThese healthy baked beans are a better-for-you spin on a beloved classic recipe! Gluten free & delicious with 3 cooking methods & smoked baked beans option.

Southern Baked Beans With Hamburger Meat

Baked beans are a summer bbq staple! They make the perfect side dish for burgers, bbq chicken, steak, hot dogs, you name it! Traditional recipes are full of added sugar and unwanted ingredients so I set out to make a healthier version that you can feel great about eating all summer long!

Best part? Bring the grill inside by adding a couple of drops of liquid smoke to transform this recipe into smoked baked beans! Gluten-free, healthy, and full of flavor, you will love this easy side!

Sugar-Free Bacon: There are a lot of brands that make bacon with no added sugar, nitrates, or nitrites. I get mine from Butcher Box, but you can also find it at your local grocery store, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and more!

Healthy Baked Beans (instant Pot + Slow Cooker)

Coconut Aminos: You can find this soy sauce replacement at Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, and many other grocery stores. It adds great flavor and is completely gluten-free!

Liquid Smoke: Optional! A little goes a long way with this! It adds a delicious smoky flavor transforming these into smoked baked beans (as if you cooked them on the smoker!). You can find it on Amazon and in other grocery stores.

Serving: Serve these healthy baked beans alongside these air fryer turkey burgers, amazing gluten-free cheeseburgers, grilled keto chicken thighs, this air fryer filet mignon, and more!

Easy British Baked Beans

Storage: Store leftover gluten free baked beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or over the stove.

Double Batch: If you need a big batch of these healthy, gluten free baked beans for a bbq or gathering, click on the printable recipe below and increase the number of servings. The ingredient amounts will automatically adjust!

Smoked Baked Beans: Add 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke to your healthy baked beans and taste. Continuing adding 1/4 teaspoon at a time until you’ve reached your desired smokiness. Be sure to stir well and taste before adding more!

Vegan Baked Beans (gluten Free + Low Carb + No Added Sugar)

One trick is to drain and rinse the canned beans, then soak them in cool water for about 10 minutes and drain them. This removes about 30% of the sodium to make them a little healthier. You can also buy no-salt-added if you prefer!

Yes! If you’d prefer your gluten free baked beans to be meatless, remove the bacon. The vegan baked beans will still turn out so delicious and flavorful!

Baked beans typically have a sweetened sauce that makes this classic side so loved, however, if you prefer to omit the maple syrup and coconut sugar you can always use monk fruit sweetener which is an all natural sweetener with 0 carbs and 0 calories. This will sweeten the beans without adding extra carbs.

Baked Beans With Ground Beef

If you find that your version is a little runnier than you prefer, add 1 tsp of tapioca flour or arrowroot powder and stir for one minute. Add 1 tsp at a time and stir for one minute each time until your desired consistency is reached.

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Storage: Store leftover gluten free baked beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or over the stove.https:///air-fryer-turkey-burgers/

Baked Beans From Scratch Recipe

Smoked Baked Beans: Add 1/4 teaspoon to your healthy baked beans and taste. Add just 1/4 teaspoon at a time until you’ve reached your desired smokiness. Be sure to stir well and taste before adding more!

Calories: 172 kcal , Carbohydrates: 19 g , Protein: 4 g , Fat: 9 g , Saturated Fat: 3 g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g , Trans Fat: 1 g , Cholesterol: 15 mg , Sodium: 759 mg , Potassium: 293 mg , Fiber: 1 g , Sugar: 13 g , Vitamin A: 467 IU , Vitamin C: 7 mg , Calcium: 26 mg , Iron: 1 mgThis Easy Baked Beans recipe is a lightened-up version of everyone’s favorite backyard barbecue recipe. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with homemade bbq sauce, these are the BEST baked beans from scratch, in less time!

While I like to assume that my husband married me for my irresistible charm, girlish good looks, and sparkling personality, I know better: he married me for my easy baked beans (and this Jalapeno Cornbread).

Baked Beans From Scratch

Back home in Milwaukee, we survive on a few imitator recipes of my own (sorry Wisconsin, you just don’t do BBQ like Kansas), among my favorites are today’s healthy and easy baked beans (as well as this Grilled Corn Salad).

Although I might lack the proper equipment, meat supply, and beard to be a serious barbecue contender, these barbecue beans still scratch our barbecue itch, and they are always a sure hit at potlucks too.

I have full respect for traditional baked bean recipes, which start with dried beans (like my Boston Baked Beans and Crockpot Baked Beans), but they take hours and are usually on the heavy side.

Low Calorie Baked Beans Recipe

Barbecue sauce is about as subjective as pizza toppings and ice cream flavors. Everyone has a different opinion as to what the “best” version is. For this recipe, use whichever barbecue sauce makes your BBQ heart soar.

To make sure the canned beans do not end up overly sweet, look for a barbecue sauce that is lower in sugar.

Try took for a product that uses natural sweeteners and is free of high fructose corn syrup. There are so many great healthy ketchup brands out there now that contain

Homemade Vegan Baked Beans [boston Style]

While this is an easy baked beans recipe without bacon, you can certainly saute chopped bacon slices with the onions for another layer of meaty, smoky flavor.

I personally love the size, texture, and taste of great northern