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Diabetic-Friendly Sweet and Spicy Sugar Free BBQ Sauce recipes
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Diabetic-Friendly Sweet and Spicy Sugar Free BBQ Sauce recipes

Modified from Original Source for diabetic-friendly eating
Diabetic-Friendly: Reduced sugar, optimized macros
10
Prep (min)
10
Cook (min)
0h 20m
Total Time
2
Servings
99.5
Cal/serving
2g
Protein/srv
15.5g
Sugar/srv

🧵 Ingredients

  • 1 8oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 8oz can water
  • 2 TBS allulose/monk fruit sweetener replacement (I use the one from Gwen's Nest)
  • 2 TBS prepared mustard
  • 2 TBS Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp high mineral salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 TBS onion, I used dried minced
  • 1/4 tsp xanthan gum

🧪 Full Nutrition (per serving)

99.5
Calories
2g
Protein
21.5g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
15.5g
Sugar
0.5g
Fat
0g
Sat Fat
962mg
Sodium

🌍 Origin & History

Sweet and spicy sugar-free BBQ sauce bridges the gap between Kansas City sweetness and Texas heat. The key is using chipotle powder for smokiness and cayenne for heat, balanced with allulose. This sauce is versatile enough for basting, dipping, or finishing — and at 1g of sugar per serving, it won't interfere with your blood sugar management.

🥗 Diabetic-Friendly Pairings

Mixed greens, roasted vegetables

🧐 Why This Recipe Works for Diabetics

Replaced brown sugar with allulose/monk fruit blend
Quantities adjusted ~10% for diabetic macros

Diabetic modifications:
- 2 TBS brown sugar replacement (I use the one from Gwen's Nest) → 2 TBS allulose/monk fruit sweetener replacement (I use the one from Gwen's Nest)

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