Tis the season to gratify that sweet tooth. I automatically assume that if something is sweet then it must be loaded down with sugar and other things that are completely not healthy, but there are ways to make your favorite desserts a little easier on your body. I've compiled a list of Sweetener replacers that work well in place of your regular granulated white sugar. Enjoy.
~Agave Nectar: replace 1 cup sugar with 1/2 cup agave nectar and reduce liquids by 1/4 cup.
~Brown Rice Syrup: replace 1 cup sugar with 1 to 1 1/4 cups brown rice syrup and reduce liquids by 1/4 cup.
~Honey: replace 1 cup sugar with 1/2 cup honey and reduce liquids by 1/4 cup.
~Maple Syrup: replace 1 cup sugar with 1/2 cup maple syrup and reduce liquids by 1/4 cup.
~Molasses: replace 1 cup sugar with 1/2 cup molasses, no need to reduce liquids.
~ Stevia: replace 1 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon dry Stevia, no need to reduce liquids.
~If no liquid is called for in the recipe add 3-5 tablespoons of flour for each 3/4 cup of liquid concentrated sweetener.
~There are a lot of whole wheat flours that substitute well for refined white sugar. Try whole wheat pastry flour if there are no gluten allergies.
There are so many ways to eat delicious desserts and other favorites without compromising health. Enjoy the holidays, the yummy food, and your health.
Sources:
The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook (enter giveaway here)
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