Hi, Kara! That's actually an interesting question...is agave nectar okay in Phase 1?
It's actually the sap from the agave cactus, Kara, so it's not a fruit, but it does have some sugar in it, so I don't know if it would be okay or not.
It's a great sweetener option in Phase 2 & 3, for sure.
I do what most of the people here have mentioned; usually SF syrup and flaxmeal. I always add cinnamon, since it's supposed to help your blood sugar levels and deter Type II Diabetes.