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    A Full Living » Blog » Side Dishes

    Published: Jan 10, 2019 · Modified: Mar 13, 2022 by Briana · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Keto Glazed Carrots (No Sugar Added Maple Glazed Carrots)

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    maple glazed carrots (sugar free and keto friendly)

    These Low Carb Maple Glazed Carrots are a delightful addition to your low sugar or keto diet. Coat some carrots with some sugar free maple syrup, butter, a few spices and herbs, roast them until tender and you have a sweet, savory, herbed and spiced side dish for any occasion!

    flat lay of keto glazed carrots with fresh thyme and sugar free maple syrup

    This roasted glazed carrots recipe is naturally gluten free, and perfect for a low carb diet. Replace regular maple syrup with a sugar free version for a simple, yet tasty swap.

    These roasted carrots are super easy to make, with very little prep time. As always, we include directions for substitutions, process shots and answer FAQ's in the body of the text, so make sure to read through this post in its entirety if you have questions.

    We'd also like to note that this recipe has been updated since it was originally posted in 2019 with beautiful new photos, and a tastier recipe, along with better instructions!

    If you are looking for some more delicious and easy sides, be sure to check out these bacon wrapped asparagus bundles, this cherry tomato confit, and our roasted radishes and carrots with thyme recipe.

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    • ❤Why we love this recipe
    • 🥕Ingredients
    • ✏Ingredient notes
    • 📖Instructions
    • 🌟Tips & tricks
    • 💭Frequently asked questions
    • 🛒Shop this recipe
    • 🥕More recipes to try
    • 🥣Storage
    • 🌟Leave a review!
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    ❤Why we love this recipe

    • Suitable for different diet types- These can be made vegan or dairy free. The recipe is naturally vegetarian and gluten free!
    • Simple prep work - If you want something to set and forget, this recipe is perfect. All you do is peel, season, and roast the carrots while you are free to work on other things!
    • Versatile side dish - It's an excellent side dish for a variety of main courses! Try it with this air fryer rib eye or this keto bacon wrapped chicken.

    🥕Ingredients

    keto maple glazed carrots recipe ingredients with seasonings and ingredients in different bowls with text to denote different ingredients

    ✏Ingredient notes

    You can find full quantities and nutritional information in the recipe card.

    • Whole carrots - We like to keep them whole, and scrub them really well, then cut off most of the tops. You could also cut them into smaller shapes, or use baby carrots if you prefer.
    • Unsalted butter - For luscious and rich flavor. If you're dairy free or vegan, simply substitute for olive oil, avocado oil or your favorite vegan butter.
    • Sugar free maple syrup of choice - If you're not watching your sugar or carbs and just want to use regular maple syrup, feel free. 🙂
    • Seasonings - We use a mixture of kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika and a little bit of fresh thyme for good measure. Salt and pepper are the only truly essential ingredients, so you can leave spices out if you prefer. You can also use dried thyme instead of fresh.
    close up shot of roasted keto glazed carrots with thyme

    📖Instructions

    Prepare the seasoned butter

    Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a large baking dish. Scrub the carrots and trim the tops.

    Melt the butter and combine it with salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika and fresh thyme.

    butter surrounded by seasonings and maple syrup
    seasonings added to melted butter

    Pour in the sugar free maple syrup, reserving 2 tablespoons for after the carrots are roasted.

    hand pouring in sugar free maple syrup

    Roast the carrots

    Coat the carrots completely with the seasoned maple butter mixture.

    pouring seasoning mixture overtop of carrots in a roasting pan
    carrots seasoned in a roasting pan

    Roast the carrots until fork tender and lightly golden brown, about 35-45 minutes, tossing halfway.

    roasted carrots in a roasting pan with butter

    Garnish & serve!

    Garnish the carrots with the remaining maple syrup, and enjoy!

    pouring maple syrup over top of keto glazed carrots
    close up shot of keto glazed carrots with thyme

    🌟Tips & tricks

    • Use any spices or seasonings you prefer. Rosemary or sage would make wonder options, or use some cayenne for a little more heat.
    • Look for medium sized carrots that will be tender and flavorful. Large carrots will be too woody, and small carrots will cook quickly, though you can use them if you prefer.
    • To make this dish dairy free & vegan friendly, replace the butter with vegan butter, olive oil or avocado oil.
    • Looking for regular maple glazed carrots? Simple! Just substitute sugar free maple syrup for regular maple syrup.

    💭Frequently asked questions

    Are carrots keto friendly?

    Yes, carrots can be keto friendly in smaller portion sizes. For one serving of these tasty glazed carrots, you're looking at only 9 net carbs! For us, that works well alongside a protein for dinner.

    Carrots are easily one of our favorite vegetables. They do tend to be naturally higher in carbs, so it’s a good idea to try to minimize the amount of sugar that you add to them when you can, especially if you are eating a low carb diet.

    We do believe in everything in moderation. Small amounts of carrots can totally fit into your low carb diet, just don't over do it! We know that some people might not want to eat carrots on a keto diet, but that's okay too. To each their own.

    Sugar free maple syrup really seals the deal for this recipe. Maple syrup has a lot of sugar. It's delicious, but it's nice when we can replace it with something just as tasty.

    large roasted carrots on a scallopped white salad plate
    How to prep maple roasted carrots ahead of time


    You can scrub the carrots and trim the tops up to 5 hours in advance. Cover them with the spiced maple butter mixture and cover until you're ready to cook.

    These carrots are so easy to make, and they require so few dishes too. You'll love this for family gatherings.

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    keto glazed carrots with maple and thyme on a large salad plate with scalloped edges

    🥕More recipes to try

    • Keto Maple BBQ Glazed Shrimp
    • Roasted Carrots and Radishes
    • Beetroot Carrot Soup

    🥣Storage

    Keep your carrots in an airtight container inside of the refrigerator

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    📖 Recipe

    keto glazed carrots with herbs on a white scallop plate

    Keto Glazed Carrots (Sugar Free Maple Glazed Carrots)

    These Low Carb Maple Glazed Carrots are a delightful addition to your low sugar or keto diet. Coat some carrots with some sugar free maple syrup, butter, a few spices and herbs, roast them until tender and you have a delicious and well-rounded side dish for any occasion!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: Briana

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds carrots, scrubbed and tops trimmed
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 8 tablespoons sugar free maple syrup (divided)
    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
    • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet or pan and add cleaned carrots to it.
    • Melt butter in a small bowl, and add salt, thyme, pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Mix to combine, then pour in 6 tablespoons of the sugar free maple syrup, reserving 2 tablespoons for the end.
    • Pour seasoned maple butter mixture over the carrots, coating well. Bake for 35-45 minutes until the carrots are fork tender, tossing halfway through to ensure the butter is covering all of the carrots.
    • Garnish with remaining maple syrup and enjoy!
    • These will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Notes

    • Use whatever maple syrup or substitute you prefer, but know it will affect the macros.
    • All seasonings aside from salt and pepper are optional, and to taste.  
    • Feel free to substitute use your favorite herbs. Rosemary makes a fabulous option! 
    • For vegan or dairy free, substitute butter with vegan butter, avocado oil or olive oil. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 19242IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

    These nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are only estimates. We cannot guarantee the accuracy.

    Did you love it?If you made this recipe, make sure to show us on Instagram at @AFullLiving or tag #AFullLiving! We love to see what you guys are making!
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American

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    1. Felicia says

      July 06, 2022 at 12:58 am

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe and I absolutely enjoyed it. I used baby carrots and I honestly ate all of them, they were so good. I was not a fan of carrots but now I can't wait to fix them again. Thank you this is a winner for me. "Delicious"

      Reply
      • Briana says

        July 07, 2022 at 12:04 pm

        Hi Felicia! Thank you so much for the comment, this is absolutely music to our ears! We're so glad this is a new favorite for you. 🙂

        Reply
    2. David says

      April 27, 2022 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent, flavorful and easy to make. I use sage instead of thyme.

      Reply
      • Briana says

        April 28, 2022 at 3:53 pm

        Hey David! That's great to hear, we're so happy you enjoyed!

        Reply
    3. Sharon says

      January 08, 2022 at 7:52 am

      This does not say what the serving size is 1/2 cup or cup for the calories

      Reply
      • Briana says

        January 08, 2022 at 12:57 pm

        The best way to determine the serving size is to weigh the final product when finished cooking and divide it into 8 servings. We generally do not provide specific measurements like this for our recipes because weights can vary for the different ingredients added.

        Reply

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