Sugar Alternatives for Holiday Baking
Holiday baking can be easier than you may think thanks to these Sugar Alternatives for Holiday Baking !
Sugar Alternatives for Holiday Baking
Baking without sugar is possible when you want your favorite cookies, bars, and cupcakes.
That is because of the sugar alternatives that are available to us.
You should know that not all sugar alternatives behave like sugar.
Some alternatives are not suitable for baking. Many alternatives are sweeter than sugar and as a result, are not used in a 1:1 ratio in a recipe.
There is a lot to learn about baking without sugar.
In my book, I go into depth about the different sugar alternatives and how to use them in recipes.
You can check out my guide on baking with sugar alternatives on Amazon
Here are some similar recipes that you may enjoy this time of the year.
- Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting.
- Pumpkin Spice Keto Low Carb Mug Cake.
- Stevia Cream Cheese Frosting.
- Sugar Free Royal Icing
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Here are some of the sugar alternatives that you can use in your baking.
I have not tried all of them however, most of them I have. Please note that there are other great sugar alternatives out there as well.
You can check out my guide on baking with sugar alternatives on Amazon to learn more.
Sukrin Gold - The Natural Brown Sugar Alternative
Sukrin Gold is an all-natural, gluten free, low-calorie, low carb alternative to brown sugar with an aroma, sweetness, flavor and texture of brown sugar
This has really become my go-to brown sugar alternative. I have had luck using it in many of my recipes that call for brown sugar. I like that it is 1:1 with sugar in recipes as well.
About the product
THE ORIGINAL GOLD SWEETENER - Enjoy the aroma, sweetness, flavor, and texture of brown sugar with zero calories per serving
ALL-NATURAL - Made of erythritol, stevia, malt extract, and tagatose. Non-GMO with no artificial flavors, additives, or preservatives
DIABETIC FRIENDLY - Less than 1 GI and no effect on blood sugar. Gold is well-suited for low carb and Keto diets
MEASURES JUST LIKE SUGAR - Substitute regular or brown sugar 1:1. Perfect in tea, coffee, and sauces
GUILT-FREE COOKING AND BAKING - Retains delicious flavor at high temps and even caramelizes like brown sugar without the "cooling" after-taste
Sukrin Gold retains its sweetness at high temperatures and even caramelizes like regular brown sugar!
There's no "cooling" aftertaste associated with other sugar substitutes.
Sukrin:1 - All Natural Sugar Substitute
This is a 'natural' sugar alternative that is made with a blend of erythritol and less than 2% stevia. It measures 1:1 in recipes with sugar.
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About the product
ZERO CALORIE SWEETENER - Regular sugar alternative with the sweetness, flavor, and texture of sugar
ALL-NATURAL - Made of erythritol and less than 2% stevia. Non-GMO with no artificial flavors, additives, or preservatives
DIABETIC FRIENDLY - Zero GI - No effect on blood sugar, well-suited for low carb and Keto diets
MEASURES JUST LIKE SUGAR - Substitute regular sugar 1:1
GUILT-FREE COOKING AND BAKING - Retains delicious flavor at high temps without the "cooling" after-taste
Sukrin Icing
I must admit that I have not used this as of yet but, now that I know it is available I probably will.
POWDERED ERYTHRITOL - Confectioners sugar alternative with the sweetness, flavor, and texture of powdered sugar
ALL-NATURAL - Made of erythritol and less than 2% stevia. Non-GMO with no artificial flavors, additives, or preservatives
DIABETIC FRIENDLY - ZERO GI and ZERO calories per serving. With no effect on blood sugar, Icing is well-suited for low carb and Keto diets
MEASURES JUST LIKE SUGAR - Substitute regular or powdered sugar 1:1
DISSOLVES EASILY - Perfect for no-bake cakes and desserts, frostings, and drinks
Even though this is not in English, you can get an idea of some of what it says.
Swerve Granular Sweetener
I love when a sugar alternative is 1:1 with sugar. That is, if a recipe calls for one cup of sugar then you can use 1 cup of the alternative. Substituting 1:1 means maintaining a good balance with your ingredients.
The manufacturer says that the secret to Swerve’s zero-calorie sweetness is a combination of erythritol and oligosaccharides.
TASTES AMAZING: Swerve is sweet and delicious. It's a natural sugar replacement without the bitter aftertaste associated with other sweeteners like stevia and monkfruit.
MEASURES LIKE SUGAR: If your recipe calls for a cup of sugar, simply replace with a cup of Swerve. This makes it a breeze to use Swerve in your favorite recipes.
ZERO NET CARBS: The ingredients in Swerve don't affect blood sugar, so the carbohydrates it contains are considered non-impact.
KETO-FRIENDLY: Because Swerve is non-glycemic, it's the perfect sweetener to use in ketogenic recipes.
NON-GMO VERIFIED: We use only the highest quality ingredients from Europe and North America
One of the unique functions of Swerve is its ability to brown and caramelize like sugar.
With zero net carbohydrates, Swerve does not impact blood sugar or insulin levels.
Swerve Sweetener, Confectioners
I often post recipes that call for powdered or confectioners sugar. If you do not want to make your own powdered sugar, you can buy it online.
GREAT FOR ICINGS & FROSTINGS: Use Confectioners Swerve in place of powdered sugar. It has a super-fine texture that also works great for glazes, puddings and curds.
TASTES AMAZING: Swerve is sweet and delicious. It is a natural sugar replacement that doesn’t have the bitter aftertaste associated with other sweeteners like stevia and monkfruit.
ZERO NET CARBS: The ingredients in Swerve do not affect blood sugar, so the carbohydrates it contains are considered non-impact.
SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener Granulated
This is an old standby sweetener alternative. I like that it is granulated and in 1:1 with sugar in recipes. Plus, it is probably the least expensive sugar alternative to choose from for baking.
About the product
PURE SWEETNESS: The taste of sugar without the calories. Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener sweetens cup for cup like sugar so you can use it in all your favorite recipes. It's a no-calorie way to sweeten your day.
SUGAR FREE ALTERNATIVE: At zero calories and less than 1g of carbohydrates, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated is simple step to save calories. Use it in place of sugar in your coffee, tea, cakes, pies and puddings!
AMERICA'S FAVORITE SWEETENER: You have so many options for sugar alternatives: stevia, monkfruit, xylitol, erythritol, aspartame, sucralose, yacon syrup & so many more. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener can be used almost anywhere sugar is used
SUGAR ALTERNATIVE: This granulated sweetener is a great substitute for white sugar in everything from coffee and tea to cakes, pies, puddings and other baked goods.
I buy this in the large bags.
Granular Monk Fruit + Erythritol Sweetener
Monk Fruit is relatively new in the US. According to the manufacturer, "Monk fruit comes from Southeast Asia and contains natural sweetness hundreds of times that of sugar. It contains zero calories and has no harmful side effects. Erythritol is a mild sugar alcohol derived from fruits and plants."
About the product
ZERO CALORIE & ZERO CARB - Healthy natural sweetener that tastes and bakes like sugar
NO BITTER AFTERTASTE - This erythritol and monkfruit combo is not only as sweet as sugar, it also has almost no aftertaste. In a blind taste test you might mistake it for sugar.
100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! We stand behind our monk fruit + erythritol blend 100%. If you decide our product isn't for you, just email us and we’ll refund you 100% of your money, no questions asked.
GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN, NON-GMO & TOOTH-FRIENDLY!
ZERO GLYCEMIC IMPACT - Suitable for Diabetics & Low Carb Dieters
Coconut Palm Sugar
This is an 'iffy' brown sugar alternative. It behaves a lot like brown sugar when used for baking however, it has a lower glycemic index. The point is that in moderation, it is an alternative that can be used instead of brown sugar. If you are really sensitive to sugar, you could easily use another option. I use this when I really want the chemical make up that is close to regular sugar in a recipe.
Also known as Organic Coconut Sugar, the delicious taste is like warm caramel.
USDA Organic and Non GMO Project Verified
Gluten Free, Vegan & Kosher
Use wherever you would use white sugar. Great for beverages & baking.
Coconut Palm Sugar (also known as Organic Coconut Sugar) is a rich, unrefined brown sugar with a deep caramel flavor. It is produced by tapping the sweet nectar from the tropical coconut palm tree flower and drying the nutrient rich juice in a large open kettle drum
This is not a low carb sugar alternative.
Truvía Cane Sugar Blend
This is a blend which means that there is a sugar alternative as well as sugar in it. Blends exist for several reasons. First of all, they lower the amount of sugar in a recipe and thus, the calories and other effects of sugar. However, because there is sugar in it, you still get the chemical effects that sugar brings to a recipe. Lastly, a blend helps to maintain the volume of a recipe when we use a sugar alternative.
About the product
Truvía Cane Sugar Blend 24 oz - Pack of 2
Natural Ingredients
Bakes and browns just like sugar with 75% fewer calories per serving than sugar
½ cup (190 calories) of Truvía® Cane Sugar Blend is equal to 1 cup of sugar (760 calories). That means you will have a ½ loss of dry ingredient volume in a recipe.
Here is how to convert this blend in a recipe.
Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
This is another blend alternative to sugar. Only, it is for brown sugar.
Contains Sugar, Molasses, Glycerin (to maintain freshness), Sucralose, Natural & Artificial Flavors
Please note that this does contain sugar, however, not as much as normal brown sugar. You would use this product when you need that molasses (what is used to make real brown sugar) or you really want the qualities of brown sugar in your baking with not as many calories.
This is a great alternative to use in chocolate chip cookies when it comes to taste and texture.
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Vicki
My doctor told me that truvia was the same as swerve (should get a new doctor) and after reading this article by you I can see it is not, that it is a sugar blend. My question is, if I use the truvia do you think it will throw me out of ketosis?
SFD
Hi. I would read the label on the actual package of the product that you are using to know for sure.
Then you can use that information to help you figure this out.
thanks!