4,978 low sugar recipes

Sloppy joes simmered low and slow with ground beef, tomato soup, brown sugar, dry mustard, and a hit of Worcestershire. A crowd-sized batch that gets better the longer it cooks.

Low-calorie lemon Bavarian mousse made with no added sugar, using apple juice concentrate, pineapple juice, and whipped evaporated skim milk for a light, airy gelatin dessert.

Chewy butterscotch cookies with dark brown sugar, chopped walnuts, and a melted caramel-cream drizzle. Each cookie crowned with a walnut half and baked low and slow.

Cookie press shortbread with brown sugar, butter, cornstarch, and powdered sugar for an ultra-tender crumb. Baked low until barely golden. A big-batch holiday recipe.

Chewy pecan date squares with brown sugar and vanilla, baked low and slow then dusted with powdered sugar. No butter needed, the dates keep them moist.

Moist banana bread with wheat germ, oats, and walnuts, sweetened with apple juice concentrate instead of refined sugar. A wholesome low-calorie loaf perfect for using overripe bananas from your counter.

Slow-roasted Georgia country ham soaked overnight, rubbed with bourbon and brown sugar, baked low for 8 hours. Southern heritage cooking for special occasions.

Low-fat apple bread pudding sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined sugar. Egg whites and skim milk keep it light while apples and raisins add natural sweetness. A guilt-free comfort dessert.

Oven barbecued brisket with a spiced shallot rub and tangy tomato-brown sugar sauce. Braised low and slow until fork-tender. No smoker required for deep, slow-cooked flavor.

Low-fat honey bran muffins made with egg whites, skim milk, and wheat bran soaked in boiling water. Lightly sweet with honey and brown sugar. Small batch of six.

No-cook cranberry apple relish with fresh cranberries, shredded apple, orange, and ground coriander. Sugar-free, low-fat, and diabetic-friendly with bright, tart flavor.

Low-calorie frozen Snickers pie with sugar-free chocolate pudding, crunchy peanut butter, chocolate ice milk, and Grape-Nuts for crunch. No-bake and crustless.

Swedish Christmas ham (julskinka) roasted low and slow, then glazed with egg yolk, sugar, mustard, and bread crumbs and browned until golden. Served cold in thin slices.

English-cut short ribs braised low and slow in a tangy sweet sour sauce of brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar and garlic. Fall-off-the-bone Sunday supper.

Creamy curried carrot soup with apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a yogurt swirl. Vegetarian, low-fat, and served chilled for a sweet-savory starter.

A Weight Watchers-friendly oatmeal cookie made with banana, chunky peanut butter, raisins, and cinnamon. No added sugar, low-fat, and diabetic-friendly. Makes 2 big soft cookies in 15 minutes.