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Keto maple syrup used to be impossible to find on a keto diet, let alone make at home… until now! My sugar free maple syrup recipe captures all the thick, sticky texture and rich maple flavor of conventional syrups, without the carb spike. Plus, just like my sugar-free chocolate syrup, this keto pancake syrup uses just a few simple ingredients!
Prefer something pre-made? You can order my Wholesome Yum Keto Maple Syrup here. It was super important to me to make it all natural, with no artificial ingredients or aftertaste, and honestly, I think it tastes even better than this version. But if you’d rather make your own, this recipe for low carb syrup is still quite good — without the whopping 14 grams of sugar per tablespoon that the conventional stuff has!
Why You Need My Sugar Free Maple Syrup Recipe
- Sweet maple flavor
- Smooth, thick, sticky, pourable texture
- Just 3 simple ingredients (plus water)
- Done in 10 minutes
- 0g net carbs per serving
- Stores for weeks
- Delicious on all your favorite breakfasts!
If you plan on making your own sugar-free pancake syrup, the right sweetener is a must. I made it using erythritol for years because it was the only option available that didn’t have a strong aftertaste, but it didn’t dissolve well and would re-crystallize later. (Most sweeteners, even powdered ones, will do this, creating gritty syrup.)
Now I only use Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend for this reason: It stays dissolved for a super smooth syrup with all the sweetness of conventional powdered sugar! It’s the best way to make sugar-free syrup keto.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here I explain the best ingredients for my keto pancake syrup recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – The best natural sugar swap for this homemade keto maple syrup recipe! Unlike other powdered sweetener options, this one dissolves completely and stays dissolved for smooth and sweet results… and no aftertaste whatsoever. If you must use a different keto sweetener, keep in mind that it must be powdered for best results, and many brands will crystallize when storing.
- Maple Extract – Develops the natural flavors of maple, without the sugar. Extracts vary in potency and quality, so the amount you need and the taste can vary depending on what you use. Some brands are clear in color, which will affect appearance as well. I recommend this brand, which has great flavor and makes a beautiful golden sugar-free maple syrup.
- Xanthan Gum – A keto cornstarch substitute that helps thicken the low carb pancake syrup.
- Water
VARIATIONS: Make flavored keto syrup!
Add these flavors to your sugar-free maple syrup, all while keeping it keto-friendly:
- Flavor extracts – Add vanilla extract to the pot while simmering (in addition to the maple extract), or swap the maple with any other flavor you prefer!
- Fruit syrups – Simmer and mash keto fruit in a saucepan until soft. Strain and discard solids, then include fruit in the finished syrup.
- Add spices – Include cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, a fresh knob of ginger, or cloves to the syrup when storing. Infuse for 2-4 days, then strain out solids.
- Include citrus – Include citrus zest or peel when simmering.
- Add bourbon – Pour 1-2 tablespoons into the saucepan when simmering.
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How To Make Sugar Free Maple Syrup
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Simmer. Add Besti, maple extract, and water to a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer and stir with a whisk occasionally, until sweetener dissolves.
- Whisk. Pour the keto maple syrup base into a medium bowl. (You can also use a blender, but the appearance is better if you whisk in a bowl.). Lightly and evenly sprinkle half of the xanthan gum over the top (do not dump).
- Thicken more. Sprinkle remaining xanthan gum over the syrup base and whisk again. Allow syrup to rest and thicken further.
- Enjoy. Transfer the sugar-free maple syrup to a bottle for pouring and storage.
TIP: Syrup still not thick enough?
Add more xanthan gum (1/16th teaspoon at a time) and whisk again. Be sure to sprinkle and avoid dumping it all in at once to avoid clumping.
Ways To Use It
This syrup adds an instant upgrade to just about any sweet keto breakfast! Serve it with these classic dishes.
- Low Carb Pancakes – Pour it over my classic keto pancakes, almond flour pancakes, coconut flour pancakes, or cream cheese pancakes.
- Keto Waffles – Pair this keto maple syrup recipe with almond flour waffles, coconut flour waffles, or chaffles.
- Hot & Cold Cereals – This sugar-free syrup recipe makes the perfect finishing touch on keto overnight oats or keto oatmeal.
- Snacks & Desserts – Use syrup to make keto energy balls or top keto ice cream.
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Sugar Free Keto Maple Syrup
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Make sugar-free keto maple syrup with just 3 ingredients + 0 net carbs in 10 minutes! Use keto pancake syrup for breakfast, snacks, and more.
Instructions
[ See step photos ]Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Whisk together the water, Besti, and maple extract in a small saucepan.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweetener dissolves.
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Wait a few minutes to allow the syrup to thicken further. If it's still thinner than you'd like, add a little more xanthan gum, just a tiny bit (1/16 teaspoon) at a time and immediately whisk again.
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Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 2 tbsp
- Store: Keep keto maple syrup covered in the fridge for up to 2 months. I recommend a glass bottle like this one for convenience.
- Reheat: Warm in a saucepan on low or microwave in a glass bottle—just note microwaving won’t fix crystallization.
- Freeze: It’s best fresh, but you can freeze it. Texture might change, so thaw overnight or warm gently before serving.
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Homemade Sugar-Free Keto Maple Syrup Recipe
308 Comments
Fred
0Very good. Much better flavor and consistency than the brand I have been using (initials of brand is WF).
Big Fat Cook
0Restored my love of food. As a recently diagnosed Diabetic, my culinary passion came crashing down on me. this gave me hope that a keto diet might not be so bad after all!
I did modify it by using
-Monk fruit powder without allucose. [without any other sweetners cutting it ether]
-Added 1 tablespoon of carmel extract to further add a layer of flavor to the syrup
-only used 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum as maple syrup is naturally runnier then normal and too much affects the mouth feel.
Otherwise this recipe works beautifully and that dark golden syrup is now a staple in my household!
hollikrebs
0Maya, thank you for this recipe. I have allulose but no monk fruit can I use that instead? If yes I’m hoping it will be sweet enough. I have a brown sugar substitute. Should I use that or both? I really appreciate your advice. Thank you.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0You’re very welcome, Holly! Yes, plain allulose will work, just increase the amount to 1 1/3 cups (or to your taste, really). If you have Besti brown sugar substitute, you could actually ue half that and half allulose, and reduce or even omit the maple extract. I don’t recommend other brown sugar subs here, as others turn out gritty.
Dawna
0Just tried first time with Cardhu single malt scotch. Have to say much better with 1/8 tsp salt. I used Stevia. Put through sieve to make sure xanthan clumps were out completely. Hard not to get some teeny ones. 😀
Ann
0Interested in trying this. Any idea whether I could use glucomannan instead of xanthan gum as a thickener?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Ann, Yes, that would probably work, but the amount you need might be different.
Nichole
0I have liquid allulose, can I use this instead and eliminate water?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Nichole, Yes, it works with Wholesome Yum liquid allulose.
Diane
0UNBELIEVABLE – THIS IS THE BEST!!!! We were out of our sugar-free syrup, so I decided to try this one. It did not disappoint; it has AMAZING FLAVOR and tastes like the real thing. I followed your directions exactly as stated, and we will now start making our own syrup. I wondered why we had to cook it so long, but I went by your directions and it turned out perfectly!
Dawn
0Can I use this in other recipes such as candy or fudge?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Dawn, If the recipe calls for maple syrup you can use this recipe.
Janine
0I love this recipe! Right now, your powdered monk fruit allulose sweetener is not available. Is there a substitute you would recommend? Thanks!
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Janine, You can use a food processor or blender to create powdered sweetener out of granulated sweetener.
Kate
0does this need to be refrigerated? I love that now I can have syrup again! Next time I will try it with the bit of butter and salt- sounds yummy.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Kate, You can keep this keto maple syrup covered in the fridge for up to 2 months.
Sherry
0Love this maple syrup recipe. Thank you!
Norma DeMotts
0I love the flavor of this syrup! Unfortunately, apparently I am sensitive to the xanthum gum, even such a small amount. But it is very tasty!
Lori M.
0I have a new use for your syrup! If it is mixed with cinnamon and butter, it becomes a wonderful topping or worked in ribbon to “French toast” Ninja Creami keto ice cream made from eggs (raw or double boiler cooked), butter (melted), a bit of low carb or alternative milk, sweetener and vanilla. I agree with other posts in that a touch of butter and salt added gets this syrup akin to Mrs. Butterworth!
SONIA
0HI MAYA! I collect keto recipes and store them in an app called Paprika. Just had your pancake recipe and the syrup. OMG I am going to delete all the recipes I have for keto pancake and keto syrup I’ve collected to try. Thank you for your recipes. I’m a fan of your site. I bought THE WHOLESOME YUM EASY KETO COOKBOOK.
Wren
0I used maple syrup extract and it was more flavourful than real maple syrup. Will make again.
Wren
0It’s actually called maple extract, but it’s derived from maple syrup, it’s by olivenation.
Robert Pruitt
0If you’re using real vanilla extract, don’t add it while simmering. The difference between real vanilla and artificial, is artificial is just the vanillin, which is the main flavor in vanilla. But real vanilla contains lots of other flavors, and those flavors are VERY heat sensitive. They are all cooked off. Artificial for cooking, real when not cooked at all, or added right before removing from heat.
Sherri
0Oh Maya,
This can’t be right? Made your keto maple syrup recipe, exactly as your instructions called for, and to put it mildly, it literally tasted like soap! Just AWFUL: awful taste, color, and consistency???
I am purchasing your ready made version because I so want a good Keto maple syrup and cannot believe this recipe is what your bottled recipe would be like: SO very far “off” from good-
Appreciate any feedback.
Sincerly,
Sherri,
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Sherri, Sorry to hear you had issues with the recipe. The bottled version is not based on this recipe, it’s totally different 🙂 so hope you like that better. That being said, if you want to make your own using this recipe, the most critical components for the right flavor and texture are the sweetener and extract you use. Assuming you already used Besti, if the flavor was off, it was probably the extract you used. This is the one I use and recommend. Hope this helps!
Melissa
0Great recipe – I’m always looking for new ideas and love the idea of making my own syrup!
Jessica
0I cannot believe how amazing this is! I made it for my son who has to have keto, and he loved it on our keto pancakes!! Thank you!
Julia Lutsenko
0So easy to make and so delicious! Definitely beats store bought!