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The best low sugar baking recipes

We all love a sweet treat once in a while, but with sugar the new enemy, it's great to know there are some options out there which we can enjoy with a little less guilt! Take a look at a selection of our low sugar bakes.
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Pearly oyster Madeleines

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Delicately flavoured with lemon and vanilla, these light sponges are a great low fat bake (and even better if you leave off the white chocolate topping!)

Recipe: Pearly oyster Madeleines

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Low-sugar banana bread

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Ripe bananas add the majority of sweetness in this simple loaf cake recipe. Perfect with a cup of tea, or try it for breakfast.

Recipe: Low-sugar banana bread

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Spiced granola

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Granola is a great one to make at home because you can control the sweetness, whereas shop bought versions are normally packed with sugars.

Recipe: Spiced granola
 
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Quick and easy plain scone

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If you don't cover one of these in lots of sugar-heavy jam (although hard to resist), a scone is a good low sugar option for an afternoon snack.

Recipe: Quick and easy plain scone

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Pecan and cranberry freezer cookies

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These cookies can be cooked from frozen, so are great to have on hand in the freezer for those moments when you crave something sweet. Although these can't be classed as a healthy treat, for a cookie they are relatively low in sugar so one to enjoy in moderation.

Recipe: Pecan and cranberry freezer cookies

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Wholemeal banana muffins

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These wholesome muffins would be great enjoyed mid-morning or for breakfast on the go. Leave out the marmalade topping to make these even lower in sugar.

Recipe: Wholemeal banana muffins

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Sensational strawberry gateau

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This impressive pudding uses 0% fat Greek yogurt and sugar-free jam to make a dessert you can enjoy guilt-free.

Recipe: Sensational strawberry gateau

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