Spicy No-Sugar Baked Beans

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Brown sugar is a staple for many tasty baked bean recipes- it’s earthy and sweet, perfect for the rustic flavor of this popular BBQ side. But that extra sugar isn’t the best option for everyone. If you’re cutting the sugar from your life, here’s a no-sugar baked bean recipe that still provides plenty of flavor, including a nice level of heat.

Liquid Stevia, liquid smoke and chipotle make this no-sugar baked bean recipe delicious

Liquid stevia subs in for the sweetness, while a little liquid smoke and chipotle powder bring the fire and an earthy smoke to the side. This is a slow cooker recipe, so plan ahead. You’ll need time to both soak the beans (8 hours) and slowly cook the heck out of these ingredients (another 8) to get a nice smoky flavor through and through.

Like this recipe? You’ll love these too:

  • Cabbage Salsa: Another delicious BBQ side – also a perfect option to fries for burgers.
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Spicy No-Sugar Baked Beans

Spicy No-Sugar Baked Beans

4.58 from 7 votes
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 16 hours
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

Prep the beans

  • Soak the navy beans in 1 cup of water for 8 hours (overnight works well).
  • Make the baked beans (slow cooker)

Set the slow cooker to low

  • Add all ingredients, except the salt and pepper, to the slow cooker. Stir well.
  • Cover the beans and allow them to cook for 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off heat and add salt, pepper, and extra chipotle powder to taste.
  • Serve immediately.
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UPDATE NOTICE: This post was updated on August 12, 2023 to include new content.
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