Maple syrup reminds me of my childhood. I spent the majority of my days covered in sap after climbing trees and building forts. Now that I’m a city-dweller, I still get my hands sticky now and then, but only when I’m baking or making pancakes for breakfast… And I’m a lot more careful not to get it on my clothes! Besides the fond childhood memories it invokes, I love maple syrup for the taste, the health benefits and the versatility! Below is a round up of the uses, benefits and nutrition facts for one of the sweetest foods on the planet!
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Uses
Pancakes, of course!
Use it in coffee instead of sugar
Can be used as a hair mask
As a glaze for salmon or trout
Make a maple sugar body scrub
Scrub Ingredients
One cup of organic sugar
1/2 cup of natural oil (try grapeseed, almond, jojoba, coconut, or a combination of these oils)
2 Tbsp of 100% organic Maple syrup
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Health Benefits
Has a higher amount of antioxidants compared to sugar
Has phenolics, which inhibit the enzymes involved in converting carbs into sugar so it’s a better choice for blood sugar control
The high content of manganese helps with muscle and cell repair
Can help support the male reproductive system due to the zinc content (zinc is highly concentrated in the prostate)
The lighter the color of the maple syrup, the less intense the flavor is. There are Grade A types used for flavoring and Grade B types used more for cooking. Unopened cans of maple syrup should be stored in cool, dry places and should be refrigerated after opening. You can also freeze maple syrup but make sure to let it defrost before using in order to get back to the right consistency.
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Nutrition Facts
Per Tbsp
52kcals, 0g fat, 13g carbs, 12g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g protein
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What’s your favorite way to use maple syrup? Mine is in my grain-free cherry cookies… So delish!
♥
Jenny
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