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Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

Published: Jul 11, 2018 · Modified: Apr 13, 2019 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Just like grandma used to make! This is the best Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans recipe! They're sweet, smoky, gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, and baked right in your cast iron skillet!

Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Just like grandma used to make! This is the best Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans recipe! They're sweet, smoky, gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, and baked right in your cast iron skillet! #bakedbeans #vegan #glutenfree #sidedish

These baked beans are a game-changer! Who else grew up eating those Campbell's canned "pork and beans"? I'm raising my hand up high here! Don't be embarrassed; we all ate them. My mom would even doctor them up by adding extra sugary pancake syrup and ketchup to them! It was a side dish essential during the summer, anytime we had something on the grill for dinner.

Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Just like grandma used to make! This is the best Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans recipe! They're sweet, smoky, gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, and baked right in your cast iron skillet!

So, I didn't grow-up with any old-fashioned baked beans, let alone vegan ones. BUT, that's not stopping me now. My brother still eats the 'ole canned variety and I had such a craving for them. Here's another kicker though, Campbell's baked beans actually say "May Contain Wheat". Not only are you getting a dose of high fructose corn syrup, but my celiac folks will be in for a gluten-attack (it's most likely from the "modified food starch" in the ingredient list).

Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Just like grandma used to make! This is the best Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans recipe! They're sweet, smoky, gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, and baked right in your cast iron skillet!

Run and hide, guys! As you can see we really needed some allergy-free, gluten-free, vegan, baked beans STAT! I have an old recipe for baked beans on the blog, but it doesn't even stand a chance at being as good as these baked beans! These are the REAL deal. Rustic, classic, old-fashioned, sweet and smoky! Of course that means these beans are baked in the cast iron skillet. The sweetness is coming from molasses, maple syrup, and dark brown sugar (real sugar in this recipe!) The smokiness is of course from a good dose of smoked paprika. As you can imagine...these smell like a million bucks when cooking!

Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Just like grandma used to make! This is the best Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans recipe! They're sweet, smoky, gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, and baked right in your cast iron skillet!

My favorite part about these delicious baked beans is that you only need that one cast iron skillet. You saute the onion, beans, and saucy ingredients on the stove-top before you pop it in the oven to finish off. Not need for extra pots and pans in this recipe! The beans are so soft and melt-in-your-mouth when they come out of the oven! An essential side dish to any bbq, cookout, potluck, or grilling meal you may have planned!

Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans

Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Just like grandma used to make! This is the best Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans recipe! They're sweet, smoky, gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, and baked right in your cast iron skillet!

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Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Just like grandma used to make! This is the best Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans recipe! They're sweet, smoky, gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, and baked right in your cast iron skillet! #bakedbeans #vegan #glutenfree #sidedish
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Just like grandma used to make! This is the best Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans recipe! They're sweet, smoky, gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, and baked right in your cast iron skillet!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Side
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • ½ Cup Chopped Sweet Onion
  • 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 TB Olive Oil
  • 2 (15oz) Cans of Any Neutral Beans (drained, rinsed. I used Roman Beans)
  • ¼ Cup Tomato Paste
  • 2 TB White Vinegar
  • 2 TB Pure Maple Syrup
  • 2 TB Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 TB Blackstrap Molasses
  • 2 Tsp Coconut Aminos
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ Tsp Dry Ground Mustard
  • ¼ Tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a seasoned cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil to saute the chopped onion and minced garlic, until things begin to sweat.
  3. Now add the rest of the ingredients and stir everything around to heat though.
  4. Cover the skillet with foil and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove and serve.

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  • Serving Size: 1

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Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Just like grandma used to make! This is the best Old-Fashioned Vegan Baked Beans recipe! They're sweet, smoky, gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, and baked right in your cast iron skillet! #bakedbeans #vegan #glutenfree #sidedish

I am dreaming about the sweet and smoky aroma now! These may be dangerous and you make just end up eating the entire skillet of baked beans yourself, so I'd recommend double-batching this recipe! If you do have the willpower to keep these old-fashioned vegan baked beans as a side dish, you may want to serve them along side some cauliflower steaks, veggie burgers, or some perfectly grilled chicken if you aren't actually vegan 😉

So tell me:

+ Canned "baked beans" or legit old-fashioned homemade baked beans?

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  1. Liz

    July 21, 2018 at 5:51 am

    I can't stand tinned baked beans, but have several home-made recipes I go back to over and over. Looking forward to making this one.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 21, 2018 at 7:11 am

      Can't beat fresh and homemade!

      Reply
  2. Jessica McKenna

    July 17, 2018 at 7:37 am

    These sound wonderful and would be perfect for a potluck I have coming up. Knowing that I'm bringing something everyone can eat is crucial and this makes it so simple for me! Thanks for giving me a stress free version of a family favourite!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 17, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      Yes! I know these will go in a flash!

      Reply
  3. Tina for Thetastyworld.com

    July 13, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    These are just about the most delicious baked beans I’ve ever had, vegan or not.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 13, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      Glad to hear you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  4. Rogene Robbins

    July 13, 2018 at 8:43 am

    Homemade for sure. The canned stuff doesn't even come close.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 13, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      I know that now!

      Reply
  5. jill conyers

    July 12, 2018 at 10:29 am

    I haven't made baked beans in forever. I can't wait to try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 12, 2018 at 5:54 pm

      Such an essential side dish!

      Reply
  6. Leslie

    July 12, 2018 at 10:25 am

    This is my idea of the perfect baked beans. The fact that it is so quick to make is a real plus!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 12, 2018 at 5:53 pm

      Just down home goodness and comfort!

      Reply
  7. Lynda H

    July 12, 2018 at 8:20 am

    ANything that only requires one cooking instrument is always good news for me. 🙂 Putting my hand up for one of many who was fed processed baked beans, but in our case it was Bachelors Baked Beans rather than Campbells. (I grew up in Ireland) 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 12, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      Haha, I think it's time to experience the REAL deal now 😉

      Reply
  8. Mariah

    July 12, 2018 at 12:33 am

    A summer BBQ staple! Yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 12, 2018 at 7:15 am

      It sure is!

      Reply
  9. Mrs. Cherry

    July 11, 2018 at 10:43 pm

    Coconut aminos is an ingredient I wouldn’t have thought of! Nice!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 12, 2018 at 7:14 am

      What? It's our replacement for soy sauce, as all recipe here are soy free.

      Reply
  10. Annette Dattilo

    July 11, 2018 at 5:02 pm

    I don't even like Baked Beans, but you make them sound so good. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 11, 2018 at 5:48 pm

      You've never had these!!

      Reply
  11. Alison

    July 11, 2018 at 11:01 am

    Yum! These sound great!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 11, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      Perfectly sweet and smoky!

      Reply
  12. Heather

    July 11, 2018 at 10:35 am

    I'm totally going to try this. Since we stopped eating meat, baked beans is one of the things I've been missing.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 11, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      This is the recipe to make!

      Reply
  13. Brittany

    July 11, 2018 at 8:50 am

    Definitely going to try this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 11, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      Glad to hear it!

      Reply

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