Healthy Baked Beans
These 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.
Servings: 8 people
Equipment
- 1 Dutch Oven or large pot
Ingredients
- 8 pieces sugar free bacon diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 3 15 oz cans navy beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- ½ cup sugar free BBQ sauce I like The New Primal or Tessemae's brands
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp chili powder
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the bacon pieces and saute for 6-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove them and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Using the same pot (with bacon grease), add the onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the garlic and stir for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add in the remaining ingredients (including cooked bacon pieces), and stir well.
- Simmer on low heat for 45-60 minutes. Enjoy!
Oven Method
- To bake in the oven, follow steps 1-4 then transfer the mixture to a large casserole dish and bake at 325 for 45 minutes.
Slow Cooker Method
- Follow steps 1-4 then transfer the mixed ingredients to slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Notes
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!
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://www.maryswholelife.com/air-fryer-turkey-burgers/
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 ¼ teaspoon to your healthy baked beans and taste. Add just ¼ teaspoon at a time until you've reached your desired smokiness. Be sure to stir well and taste before adding more!
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg