Maple syrup

Pure maple syrup is my number one liquid sweetener. It’s refined, sugar-free, and has a rich flavor that works perfectly in many of my recipes, like strawberry crumb bars and banana baked oatmeal. However, in most cases, it’s okay to substitute maple syrup with any other liquid sweetener (e.g., rice malt syrup, date syrup, agave syrup [not refined sugar-free], etc.).