Sugar-Free Hot Honey Sauce

Get ready to spice up your dishes guilt-free with this Sugar-Free Hot Honey Sauce—a bold and tangy twist on the classic condiment, perfect for those watching their sugar intake. Featuring a sugar-free honey substitute, a splash of apple cider vinegar for tanginess, and a fiery kick from red pepper flakes, this easy-to-make sauce comes together in just 15 minutes. Enhanced with garlic powder and a touch of salt for balance, it’s a versatile topping ideal for drizzling over crispy fried chicken, roasted vegetables, or even a slice of pizza. With no added sugar and customizable heat levels, this healthy hot honey recipe is the low-carb, flavor-packed condiment your kitchen has been waiting for. Perfect for meal preppers, this sauce can be refrigerated for up to three weeks, making it a convenient staple for elevating everyday dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sugar-free honey substitute
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar-free honey substitute, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and water.

Step 2

Stir the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the salt and garlic powder to the saucepan, and stir until they are fully dissolved and incorporated into the mixture.

Step 6

Continue to simmer the sauce on low heat for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the hot honey sauce cool to room temperature.

Step 9

Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a sterilized glass jar or bottle for storage.

Step 10

Seal the container and refrigerate the sauce. It will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

Step 11

Shake the jar or bottle well before each use to ensure even distribution of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(304.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	143.8

Total Fat 0.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 711.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 0.6g
Protein 1.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 13.4mg	0%
Iron 0.4mg	0%
Potassium 121.1mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.1%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 95.4%