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Refined Sugar Free Recipes

All of the recipes in this category are either free of added sugar entirely, or free of refined sugar. Most baked goods require sugar for sweetness as well as added moisture and enhanced texture, but in many cases, a natural sugar alternative can work as a healthier swap. For recipes that can handle the added liquid, honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup are good options, but in other situations, coconut sugar or erythritol work better.

  • Syrup in a glass container with a spoon.
    Honey Syrup
  • Sliced apple oat bars on a piece of parchment alongside a cut up apple.
    Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bars
  • A skinny mojito in a tall glass tumbler, surrounded by a cocktail muddler, lime wedges, and fresh mint.
    Skinny Mojito
  • Close up of a muffin with the paper liner partially removed and bananas in the background.
    Easy Banana Protein Muffins
  • A margarita in a lowball glass, garnished with tajin and jalapeno slices.
    Skinny Spicy Margarita
  • Banana bread with two slices cut on a wire cooling rack.
    Oat Flour Banana Bread
  • Blueberry muffins piled on a white marble cutting board, with one cut in half.
    Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins
  • Oat Flour Banana Muffins (Easy and Healthy!)
  • Protein balls in mini muffin lines scattered over a grey surface.
    Almond Butter Protein Balls (gluten-free, dairy-free/vegan option)
  • Coconut balls dipped in chocolate and stacked on a plate.
    Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Balls {keto, gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free}
  • Small ramekin filled with chocolate pudding and topped with berries and whipped cream.
    Quick and Easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding {gluten-free, refined sugar-free}
  • Charcuterie board with a variety of meats, cheeses, crackers, and bread, plus homemade fruit compote.
    Simple Charcuterie Board with Mixed Berry Compote
  • Overhead view of protein bars scattered on a sheet of parchment paper, alongside a knife and a small bowl of sea salt.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars {gluten-free, refined sugar-free}
  • Juice shots surrounded by ingredients against a grey background.
    Ginger turmeric shots {refined sugar-free}
  • Overhead view of a Raspberry Chocolate Tart, sliced and ready to serve, surrounded by extra raspberries, a white linen, and a pallet knife.
    Raspberry chocolate tart {gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free}
  • Overhead view of a bowl of granola with yogurt and apple slices, surrounded by extra apple slices, a honey dipper, and extra granola in a pie plate on the side.
    Easy homemade granola {gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free}
  • Overhead view of Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins in a muffin tray, along with extra muffins on plates, over a light pink backdrop.
    Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins {gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free}
  • Hazelnut Financier Cupcakes with Whipped Chocolate Ganache - Light & nutty french teacakes topped with a silky dairy-free ganache and fresh berries. A show-stopper dessert that won't destroy your healthy diet! {gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free}
    Hazelnut Financier Cupcakes with Whipped Chocolate Ganache {dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free}
  • Blueberry & Almond Butter Layered Chia Seed Pudding - a gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegan twist on chia seed pudding with a sweet blueberry compote and topped with a cinnamony almond butter dollop. Guilt-free and SO good. {candida diet friendly}
    Blueberry & Almond Butter Layered Chia Seed Pudding {gluten-free, refined sugar-free, vegan}
  • Healthy Chocolate Cacao Nib Truffles {gluten-free, vegan} | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Healthy Chocolate Cacao Nib Truffles {gluten-free, vegan}
  • 5-Ingredient Strawberry Almond Cereal Bars {GF, Vegan} - a simple, healthy snack made with 5 all-natural ingredients, sweetened with agave, and loaded with tangy freeze-dried strawberries. | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    5-Ingredient Strawberry Almond Cereal Bars {GF, Vegan, No-Bake}
  • Healthy Raspberry-Coconut Crisps: an easy, made-for-two crisp recipe that's #glutenfree and #vegan | http://www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Healthy Raspberry-Coconut Crisps {gf, vegan, refined sugar free}
  • Healthy Apricot & Coconut Date Balls - a recipe for natural-sweetened energy bites to curb those random snacking cravings. {Gluten-Free, Vegan} | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Healthy Apricot & Coconut Date Balls {GF, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free}
  • A recipe for fresh, spicy guacamole loaded with red onion, tomato, and a touch of lime juice for maximum flavor. Takes minutes to make and SO much better than store-bought! | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Let's Get Cookin': Spicy Loaded Guacamole
  • Cheesy Smoked Paprika Roasted Cauliflower - an easy, healthy, and flavor-packed vegetarian side dish. | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Let's Get Cookin': Cheesy Smoked Paprika Roasted Cauliflower
  • Healthy No-Bake 3-Layer Chocolate Espresso Bars - dessert taste without the guilt!| www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Healthy No-Bake 3-Layer Chocolate Espresso Bars {GF, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free}
  • Healthy No-Bake Chocolate, Almond, & Coconut Bars - a satisfying breakfast or snack that puts Almond Joys to shame. {GF, Vegan} | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Healthy No-Bake Chocolate, Almond, and Coconut Bars {GF, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free}
  • Black Bean and Corn Quinoa Burgers - these healthy, flavor-packed veggie burgers are a perfect meat-less option for summer barbecues. | brighteyedbaker.com
    Let's Get Cookin': Spicy Black Bean and Corn Quinoa Burgers
  • Oats and Honey Whole Wheat Bread - say goodbye to boring whole wheat bread! This version is light and tender, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor. | brighteyedbaker.com
    Oats and Honey Whole Wheat Bread {Refined Sugar Free}
  • Healthy Banana Coconut Chocolate Chunk Muffins {GF, Dairy-Free Option, No Added Sugar} - tender and chocolate-filled muffins that are naturally sweetened with roasted bananas and coconut flakes. | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Confession # 143: I have a banana-baking impulse...Healthy Banana Coconut Chocolate Chunk Muffins {GF, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar Free}
  • Cranberry-Apricot Almond Butter Granola Bars - Healthy and filling fruit and nuts bars with an almond-y twist. | brighteyedbaker.com
    Cranberry-Apricot Almond Butter Granola Bars
  • DIY Almond Butter {with Vanilla Bean & Sea Salt} - a naturally sweet and healthy nut butter that you can whip up in minutes. | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    DIY Almond Butter {with Vanilla Bean & Sea Salt}
  • Double Chocolate, Almond, and Coconut Granola - a perfectly crunchy granola filled with chocolate-y clumps of oats, almonds, and coconut flakes, with chunks of dark chocolate in every bite. | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Confession #141: I need some chocolate in my breakfast... Double-Chocolate, Almond, and Coconut Granola {GF, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar Free}
  • Healthy Dark Chocolate No-Bake Bars - rich and chocolate-y oat and nut bars that are completely healthy! | www.brighteyedbaker.com
    Confession #123: Chocolate is my vice ... Healthy Dark Chocolate No-Bake Bars {GF, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free}
  • DIY Peanut Butter from Confessions of a Bright-Eyed Baker
    DIY Peanut Butter
  • Confession #58: I'm obsessed with all things floral... Citrus Smoothie {Refined Sugar Free}

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Reader Favorites
  • Simple syrup in a glass jar, with a cup of brown sugar in the background.
    Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
  • Iced latte in a clear tumbler with a metal straw.
    Easy Iced Spanish Latte
  • Front view of a hand holding a jar of caramel sauce against a light pink background.
    DIY: Caramel sauce with milk (no butter, no cream)
  • Espresso martini garnished with coffee beans and a bottle of Baileys in the background.
    Baileys Irish Cream Espresso Martini
  • Lemon peel candy on a safety grater with a knife and fresh lemon slices.
    DIY: Candied Lemon Peel
  • Close up of a chocolate cake that's been partially sliced.
    Best Chocolate Fudge Cake
  • Carmel being stirred into an iced coffee against a grey backdrop.
    Easy caramel iced coffee
  • A serving of pear crumble in a shallow bowl, topped with ice cream.
    Easy Pear Crumble
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Recipes for Spring

  • Bundt cake topped with frosting, with a slice removed, on a wooden board.
    Simple and Moist Carrot Bundt Cake (gluten-free option)
  • A bundt cake made with kumquats on a wire rack, partially sliced.
    Kumquat Cake
  • A coconut latte on a small white plate, served with graham cracker cookies.
    Coconut Latte
  • Candied kumquats in a glass jar with a small metal spoon.
    DIY: Candied Kumquats
  • Kiwi pie being sliced in a pie dish.
    Easy Kiwi Lime Pie (with Gluten-Free Option)
  • A mini no bake strawberry cheesecake served in a glass jar with a spoon.
    Strawberry Cheesecake Cups (No Bake)
  • Sliced brownies set over parchment paper on top of a wire cooling rack.
    Mini Egg Brownies
  • Syrup in a glass container with a spoon.
    Honey Syrup

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