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Better Baked Beans

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Updated July 27, 2023

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SERVES: 6

SERVING SIZE: 1/3 Cup

COOK TIME: 30 Min

If you're tired of passing on the baked beans at potlucks because they're full of sugar and fat, then you're going to love this recipe! Our Better Baked Beans have been lightened up, so you can fit them into your diabetic diet. Now, you can enjoy a helping of baked beans with your grilled chicken, meat or fish!

What You'll Need

2 (15-ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
3 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 strips turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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What to Do

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 1-1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Pour mixture into baking dish.
Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 125
Calories from Fat 9.7
Total Fat 1.1g 2 %
Saturated Fat 0.3g 1 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 4.7g 9 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 2.7mg 1 %
Sodium 469mg 20 %
Total Carbohydrates 25g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13 %
Sugars 11g 0 %

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Hannah P

Jun 25, 2018

Wouldn't it be nice if they also told you exactly what a serving entailed? Say, like cup each, 28 grams, or whatever it worked out to be? Instead of my having to make it and then measure the entire recipe amount myself and then figuring out how many carbs per cup. /sigh/

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Test Kitchen Team

Jun 25, 2018

Hi there! I just wanted to say again that we are currently in the process of updating all of our recipes to reflect serving size. We thank you for your patience in this matter, and this recipe has since been updated to reflect that the serving size is 1/3 cup. Enjoy!

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wigmores12 9889921

Jun 02, 2018

Absolutely delicious.

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sharrell1075 4522970

Apr 30, 2017

I make my baked beans similar to this. I use 2 cans of pork and beans. I saute the onion in margarine and use ketchup instead of tomato sauce. I leave out the syrup and the mustard is the prepared mustard that you use on hot dogs. I also don't use the barbecue sauce. I cook it all on top of the stove and it taste great.

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BeckySue

May 12, 2016

Finally some baked beans I can have! I don't know how many times I've craved baked beans and have looked at the nutrition label on the back of every can of baked beans in the store only to leave empty handed. The carbs are super high! Thanks for this recipe!