Low Carb Syrup
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with this quick and easy Low Carb Syrup, a perfect low-sugar alternative for your favorite pancakes, waffles, and desserts. Made with granulated erythritol, a touch of vanilla, and optional maple extract for that classic flavor, this syrup is smooth, versatile, and only takes 15 minutes to whip up. The addition of xanthan gum gives it a thick, silky texture without the need for heavy ingredients, making it ideal for keto-friendly and diabetic diets. Whether you're drizzling it over breakfast or sweetening up snacks, this homemade syrup is the ultimate sugar-free topping that’s just as satisfying as the real thing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Granulated erythritol (sweetener)
- 0.5 teaspoon Xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Maple extract (optional for maple flavor)
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated erythritol. Place over medium heat and stir to dissolve the sweetener.
Continue heating until the mixture begins to simmer gently, but do not let it boil. Stir occasionally.
Sprinkle in the xanthan gum a little at a time while whisking continuously to prevent clumping. This will help thicken the syrup.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the vanilla extract, maple extract (if using), and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
Allow the syrup to cool for about 10-15 minutes. It will thicken further as it cools.
Pour the cooled syrup into a glass jar or bottle for storage. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Before using, gently reheat or stir as the syrup may thicken further in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
33 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 162 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 9 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
