Low FODMAP Vanilla Sugar
Homemade vanilla sugar is one of those small-batch kitchen staples that quietly elevates everything it touches — think baked goods, morning coffee, or a simple bowl of fruit. The good news for anyone navigating a low FODMAP lifestyle is that both granulated sugar and vanilla bean are naturally compliant, so there's no label-reading anxiety here. Many store-bought vanilla sugars or flavored sweeteners contain additives or natural flavoring blends that can be harder to vet, making this from-scratch version a genuinely smart swap. The process couldn't be more hands-off: you split a vanilla bean, tuck it into a jar of sugar, and let time do the work. After about a week of daily shaking, the sugar transforms into something deeply fragrant and warmly aromatic. Keep a jar on the counter and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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16 servings
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
Instructions
- 1
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife and use the back of the blade to scrape out the seeds.
- 2
Add the sugar to an airtight jar. Nestle both the scraped pod and the seeds into the sugar, then stir or shake briefly to distribute the seeds throughout.
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