Sweeteners
Monk Fruit Blends
Monk Fruit Blends (Classic granulated sugar replacement)
My recipes use monk fruit blends which contain erythritol as opposed to pure monk fruit. 100% pure monk fruit is more highly concentrated and far sweeter. (See below)
Be careful to avoid ingredients like maltodextrin or dextrose, which are often used as fillers in sugar-free sweeteners and can increase your blood sugar levels.
Blends of stevia with sweeteners such as erythritol, xylitol, or monk fruit can also be used in the same amount as the monk fruit blend listed in the recipe.
If you prefer to avoid erythritol or are looking to boost your fibre intake even more, I love using the Morlife Monk Fruit + Fibre Sugar Replacer.
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Golden Monk Fruit Blend
Golden monk fruit blend tastes similar to brown sugar and adds a caramel-like sweetness when needed. However, regular monk fruit blend will still work well if you don’t want to buy this golden monk fruit.
Powdered Monk Fruit Blend
Powdered monk fruit blend is finer than regular granulated monk fruit blend and is used in recipes to replace icing or powdered sugar.
If you don’t want to buy powdered sweetener, you can blitz your classic granulated monk fruit blend in a blender!
Pure Monk Fruit
Pure monk fruit extract contains no other sweeteners like erythritol and is a highly concentrated form much sweeter than sugar or a monk fruit blend, so it is NOT a 1:1 sugar replacement.
Always check the packet for the manufacturer's specific guidelines for sugar replacement.
Top tip: start with less than you think you need, taste, then add more. Pure monk fruit is potent and a tiny bit goes a very long way.
Conversion varies by brand depending on the strength of the extract
Maple Syrup
I don’t typically use this in my recipes, so it is an optional product.
It’s a great sugar-free alternative to regular maple syrup if you love topping your pancakes with maple syrup as a weekend treat.
