Maple Soy Glazed Brussel Sprouts (2024)

If you’ve been around here for awhile then you know I’m all about adding things in to elevate your health vs. taking them away (i.e. restriction).

Coming up with hacks to constantly sneak in nutrients to your delicious meals is just so much more fun, effective and enjoyable then thinking about what you can’t have, IMHO.

Which is one of the MANY reasons why I absolutely love these Maple Soy Glazed Brussel Sprouts. This dish is loaded with hormone-balancing and liver-boosting nutrients (thanks to the brussel sprouts), making it the perfect side to balance out your Thanksgiving meal (or just holiday indulgences in general).

But it’s also so delicious (thanks to maple soy glaze) that no-one will even be able to guess how healthy it really is.

Snag all of the details and the recipe (of course!) below.

WHAT MAKES THESE MAPLE SOY GLAZED BRUSSEL SPROUTS HEALTHY

+ BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Brussel sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable rich in fiber and hormone-healthy nutrients, specifically Indole-1-carbinol (13C) and 3,3-diindolylmethane (DIM), which help your body to effectively metabolize estrogen.

This is super important, especially if you deal with PMS, painful periods, stubborn weight loss, liver conditions or a history of breast cancer.

+ NO REFINED SUGAR/VEGETABLE OILS

While this recipe has a slightly sweet taste (thanks to the maple syrup!) it’s free of any refined sugar that can spike blood sugar. I also use avocado oil, which is a safe cooking oil, instead of inflammatory vegetable oils like canola or sunflower used in most restaurants.

+ GLUTEN-FREE COCONUT AMINOS

The “soy” in this recipe is actually not soy sauce, rather a substitute called coconut aminos. Instead of being made from highly processed soy, it comes from the sap of the coconut plant, and is naturally soy-free and gluten-free, making it an awesome option for those with allergies. Don’t worry, it still has that awesome umami flavor though!

HEALTHY MAPLE SOY GLAZED BRUSSEL SPROUTS RECIPE SWAPS

+ TO MAKE GLUTEN-FREE MAPLE SOY GLAZED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Just make sure you’re using a gluten-free soy sauce such as coconut aminos.

+ TO MAKE PALEO MAPLE SOY GLAZED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Make sure you’re using a “soy-free” soy sauce alternative, such as this brand.

+ TO MAKE VEGAN MAPLE SOY GLAZED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

This dish is naturally vegan, however you do want to ensure the sriracha brand you’re using doesn’t have any additional ingredients such as fish sauce, etc. I love this clean brand, which (bonus!) doesn’t have any refined sugar.

MAPLE SOY GLAZED BRUSSEL SPROUTS HORMONE HEALTH TIPS

+ USE A SOY-FREE SOY-SAUCE ALTERNATIVE

Unfortunately, soy is a highly processed, genetically modified plant that can also have estrogenic effects on female hormones (leading to estrogen dominance and other hormonal imbalances). Soy sauce also typically contains gluten, which is an inflammatory ingredient that can lead to intestinal permeability, disrupting both gut health and hormones as a result. Thus I recommend using a soy-free alternative that still has that great umami flavor, such as this brand.

+ BUY ORGANIC BRUSSEL SPROUTS

If possible, I recommend buying organic brussel sprouts, which ensures your veggies weren’t sprayed with hormone-disrupting pesticides and chemicals. Plus the nutrient-density will be higher and flavor more robust!

+ PURCHASE A CLEAN SRIRACHA BRAND

Sriracha is one of those condiments that typically sneaks in a ton of unsuspecting inflammatory ingredients such as refined sugar, shelf-stabilizing preservatives and Xanthan gum, all of which can disrupt gut health. I love this clean brand.

MORE HEALTHY HOLIDAY SIDE DISH RECIPES

+ MAPLE MOLASSES GLAZED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

+ GLUTEN-FREE + DAIRY-FREE THANKSGIVING STUFFING

+ VEGAN + GLUTEN-FREE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

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