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    Slow Cooker Baked Beans

    Published on Jan 18, 2016 · Last updated on Aug 24, 2021 ·

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    Homemade baked beans made in the slow-cooker for convenience. Very minimal prep, super easy to make | Find the recipe on NotEnoughCinnamon.com #dinner #crockpot #glutenfree

    These homemade slow cooker baked beans loaded with bacon and sweetened with molasses and coconut sugar are so much better than store-bought beans. They make for a great bbq side dish or brunch buffet item. 

    Homemade slow cooker baked beans with molasses and bacon in a red casserole dish

    Ok, confession time! Solal and I LOVE canned baked beans. You know, the full-of-sugar-but-very-delicious kind? The brand's name starts with an H and the cans are turquoise?

    Yep, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

    Now, for someone who claims to eat whole and unprocessed food, this is quite ironic. But what can I say?

    I'm only human and they know how to make this stuff very addictive, don't they?!

    I never stock up on ready-made baked beans to make sure it stays an exceptional treat, but once in a while we have them for brunch and we enjoy them thoroughly.

    overhead shot of a red casserole filled with homemade slow cooker baked beans with molasses, bacon and brown sugar

    But truly, I'm all about unprocessed and real food (yes, for real!) so I thought I should simply make some equally delicious baked beans at home!

    That way, I know exactly what goes into my body and in my experience, homemade dishes are usually 10 times better than their store-bought equivalent.

    These slow cooker baked beans are ridiculously easy to make!

    It does take some time, though because you need to soak the beans overnight and cook them for about 8 hours. But obviously, it's mostly hands-off and you can use your time to work out, clean your house or prepare a main to go with your baked beans!

    Now let's be clear. Homemade slow cooker baked beans do not taste like canned baked beans. At all.

    The flavors and texture are very different but in my opinion, these slow cooker baked beans with bacon, molasses and a hint of coconut sugar have way more depth of flavor and are very comforting.

    Give them a try, and let me know what you think! Enjoy 🙂

    close-up on a casserole with homemade slow cooker baked beans with a spoon on the side

    If you tried these Slow Cooker Baked Beans, don’t forget to rate the recipe below and let me know how it went in the comments – I love hearing from you! You can also follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook for more deliciousness and behind-the-scenes!

    Homemade baked beans made in the slow-cooker for convenience. Very minimal prep, super easy to make | Find the recipe on NotEnoughCinnamon.com #dinner #crockpot #glutenfree
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    Slow Cooker Baked Beans

    Ditch the cans and make a casserole of homemade slow cooker baked beans loaded with bacon and sweetened with molasses and a hint of coconut sugar. These are so much better than store-bought beans and make for a great bbq side dish or brunch buffet item. 

    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword baked beans, bbq side dishes, brunch recipes, comfort food, healthier baked beans, slow cooker recipes, Southers classics
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 8 hours
    Total Time 16 hours
    Servings 12 people (6 cups)
    Calories 243 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups dried navy beans
    • 9 oz short cut bacon slices, chopped 250 g, turkey bacon also works
    • 1 large onion chopped
    • 3 tbsp molasses
    • ½ cup tomato paste
    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
    • 1 tsp sea salt
    • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Place navy beans in a large glass bowl and fill with water. Soak overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and transfer beans in the slow cooker (I use this one).
    2. Add bacon, onion, molasses, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Stir in 1 ½ cups of water.

    3. Close the lid and cook on low for 8 hours, stirring from time to time if you can. Taste, adjust salt if needed and serve.
    Nutrition Facts
    Slow Cooker Baked Beans
    Amount Per Serving (1 /2 cup)
    Calories 243 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 14mg5%
    Sodium 436mg19%
    Potassium 650mg19%
    Carbohydrates 30g10%
    Fiber 9g38%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 11g22%
    Vitamin A 175IU4%
    Vitamin C 3.1mg4%
    Calcium 68mg7%
    Iron 2.6mg14%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. 40A.

      October 05, 2018 at 9:14 pm

      Bacon and molasses are key to good baked beans and I love how hands-off this recipe is! I also really like that these are relatively thick - I am not a fan of baked beans if the sauce is too runny so this looks like the perfect recipe for me.

    2. Jackie

      March 27, 2019 at 3:16 am

      Mmmmm!!!! Best baked bean recipe I've ever tried. Thanks!

      • Marie

        April 07, 2019 at 11:37 am

        So happy to read that Jackie, thank you! 🙂

    3. Kathy

      January 27, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      I want to try this but one question after you soak the beans do you boil them first or just take them from soaking and put right in the slow cooker

      • Marie

        January 29, 2020 at 7:18 pm

        You put them right in the slow cooker, no need to boil them as they will cook in the slow cooker 🙂

    4. Cecil

      February 17, 2020 at 2:11 am

      Do you cook the bacon first?

      • Marie

        May 06, 2020 at 7:32 pm

        Hi Cecil. Nope, no need to cook first. Cheers

    5. Emily

      May 07, 2020 at 3:08 pm

      Delicious!!!!! Best baked beans I’ve ever had!! I’m making them for the 2nd time today!

      • Marie

        May 08, 2020 at 1:15 am

        Hi Emily! Oh girl, that makes me smile from ear to ear! Thanks so much for sharing! Enjoy those yummy beans!

    6. Monique Desloges

      November 24, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      Looking forward to these baked bean!!! One question, is that 8 hours on high or low!

      • Marie

        November 25, 2020 at 9:59 pm

        It's 8 hours on low 🙂

    7. Melissa

      January 10, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      Can I freeze these if I’ve made too much?

      • Marie

        January 13, 2021 at 12:22 am

        Yes, that should be fine!

    8. Betty-Ann

      March 27, 2021 at 8:22 pm

      Can this recipe be doubled?

      • Marie

        April 28, 2021 at 9:15 am

        If your slow-cooker is big enough, absolutely!

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