This Low Carb Sugar Free BBQ Sauce Recipe is a simple, healthy sauce that is going to be your go-to this summer! So easy to make!
PIN Low Carb Sugar Free BBQ Sauce Recipe
Can I be real with you?
As much as I love the fall, when it’s almost mandatory to eat food like paleo apple gluten free coffee cake or apple pie overnight oats my food soul-season is ALWAYS gonna be the SUMMER.
There’s something about the flavor of the kiss of smoke on some indian paleo chicken kebabs or a meaty cajun burger that just FILLS MY SOUL.
The fact that frosty adult beverages, like blueberry mojitos, swirling with juicy berries, tropical fruits or pops of ultra-fresh mint, are always around doesn’t hurt either.
You know what also doesn’t hurt? BBQ SAUCE ON EVERYTHING. I mean, that is the best part of Summer eating is it now?
What do you use to sweeten Homemade Sugar Free BBQ Sauce?
When the weather is warming up outside, it’s time to get out and grill out, am I right? One of the must-haves for grilling season is most definitely BBQ sauce. Use it on all sorts of meats and proteins, dip grilled veggies in it, you name it- you’ll definitely be needing lots of it this spring and summer! If you are following the Keto diet, or simply want to cut down on sugar and reduce your carb intake, this sugar free BBQ sauce is the one for you! Instead of sugar, I used monkfruit to provide the sweetness in this bbq sauce!
What makes Sugar Free BBQ Sauce low carb?
So it’s still sweet, it’s still tangy, it’s still got all the flavor you’re looking for in a BBQ sauce. But it’s low carb too- say what!? Monkfruit is a great substitute for regular sugar, and it still brings the sweetness while cutting the carbs!
BBQ SAUCE FAQ
For this recipe, I have only tested out monk fruit sweetener, but I’m sure you could substitute something like swerve or even just regular sugar.
I do not recommend omitting the molasses as it adds lots of flavor to the bbq sauce, and only adds minimal carbs.
Many barbecue sauces are not naturally gluten free, however this one naturally is!
Sugar Free BBQ Sauce Recipe Ingredients
This sauce may be low in carbs and contain NO sugar, but that doesn’t mean there’s no flavor! You’re going to LOVE the smoky, sweet, and zippy notes that combine to make your new favorite BBQ sauce! Here are the ingredients you’ll need to pull together to make the sauce:
- Distilled White Vinegar
- Tomato Paste
- Monkfruit Sweetener
- Water
- Molasses
- Sea Salt
- Mustard Powder
- Hickory Liquid Smoke
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Celery Seed
- Ground Black Pepper
How to make Homemade BBQ Sauce
Combine
In a medium sized pot, add all ingredients. Set it to high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring frequently while cooking.
Simmer
Once the sauce has reached a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 17-20 minutes until thickened and reduced, making sure to stir frequently so that the bottom does not burn.
Refrigerate
Once the sauce has cooled, transfer it to an airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to use and enjoy!
Top It On…
Now that you have finished making the BEST sugar free BBQ sauce, it’s time to get eating! Plan yourself a backyard BBQ and get grilling! Here are a few recipes that I recommend using this tasty sauce with:
- Easy Homemade Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers: add some sauce to these burgers for that smoky tang!
- Cajun Burgers with Sweet Potato Buns: For the most delicious GF burger, top these with homemade BBQ sauce to kick them up a notch!
- Healthy Burger in a Bowl: Add some of this sauce to a burger bowl along with some other delicious condiments to bring the flavor!
- Dip some crispy parsnip fries in it if you’re missing potato fries on your low carb diet. If you do eat fries, how about some crispy sweet potato fries?
How to store Homemade BBQ Sauce
Once the sauce has been made, cooled, and it all ready to enjoy, feel free to top it on your favorite burger, dip some fries in it, or store it for later! To store this homemade sauce, simply pour it into an airtight container using a rubber spatula to make sure you get it all! Cover it with a lid and store it in your fridge for up to a week!
Other Healthy Sauces
Low Carb Sugar Free Keto Cranberry Sauce
Mango Curry Easy Homemade Paleo BBQ Sauce
I also shared the sugar free low carb bbq sauce recipe on Food Fanatic, so be sure to check it out there too!
Ingredients
- 2/3 Cup Distilled White Vinegar
- 1/2 Cup Tomato paste
- 6 Tbsp Monkfruit sweetener (not pure)
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 1 Tbsp Molasses
- 1 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1 tsp Hickory liquid smoke
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Celery seed
- pinch of Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a pot set over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium/low and simmer, stirring frequently so the bottom doesn’t burn, until thickened and reduced, about 17-20 mins.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
Nutrition Info:
Recipes written and produced on Food Faith Fitness are for informational purposes only.
Weight Watchers Points Per Serving: Freestyle SmartPoints: 1. Points+: 0. Old Points: 0
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Emily says
Thick homemade sweet delicious barbecue sauce is some of the best sauce for burgers or fries.
Taylor Kiser says
RIGHT! Its one of my fav things in the Summer!
Cassie Autumn Tran says
One of my lab group members told me she doesn’t like barbecue sauce. WHATTT????? Everyone LOVES barbecue sauce! I love it myself, and I really like this alternative! Can’t believe it’s so easy to make as well!
Taylor Kiser says
WHAT? You are right, everyone loves it!!! You gotta try this girl!
Tibbs says
Firstly, not sugar free! The tomato paste and molasses has natural sugars. Also your own presented nutrition facts list shows 3.1g sugar per serving. Also you facts list is incomplete, no sreving size, just number of wpservings, making that information…meaningless! You claim you are a nutrition coach, but you do not know basic nutritional facts! Shame on you!
Taylor Kiser says
Sugar free means it’s made without sugar – not that none of the ingredients have naturally occurring sugars. And it says RIGHT under the nutrition label “(per 1 serving – about 2 Tbsp)” Thanks!