Baking with Sugar and Sugar Substitutes

[Doc]

If you are trying to cut back on calories or just reduce your sugar intake how do you bake with sugar substitutes?

[Locutus]

If you are trying to cut back on calories or just reduce your sugar intake how do you bake with sugar substitutes?

I use Splenda (sucralose) About 10 percent by volume more Slpenda than sugar.

Just like any other substitute, it takes a couple of times to get used to it, but once you do, it's just as good. :applause:

[Doc]

Thanks for the answer Locutus ....So I'm assuming Splenda and others have a chart telling you how much splenda is equal to 1/2 cup of sugar ....?

Rereading my question it was rather vague. Sorry. :hide:

[Locutus]

Doc,

Splenda replaces sugar "one for one" by voume. 1 cup suger=1 cup Splenda.

Maybe it's just my taste buds, but I prefer about 10 percent by volume more Splenda. :smile:

BTW, it's a little pricey, but if you have a Sam's Club in the area, they have Splenda in large boxes at very low cost. :lucky:

[Doc]

Thanks L. :D
We do indeed have a Sams club around here. :thumb: :D

[Maverick2272]

They now even have 'brown sugar' Splenda. Comes in handy for us Diabetics and even has a nice exchange chart on the side.

[Deadly Sushi]

Brown sugar Splenda huh? Where did you see it I would like to get some actually!

[Maverick2272]

It was in the Jewel store down the street. I have not tried it and cannot vouch for it, but thought it was a cool idea!

[Deadly Sushi]

It was in the Jewel store down the street. I have not tried it and cannot vouch for it, but thought it was a cool idea!


Oh! Youre in the Chicago area too! Im in Bensenville!

[Maverick2272]

Yup, down here by the 'other' airport, LOL.

[Deadly Sushi]

Your airport is nicer than MY airport. :yum: Its amazing all the great additions they made!
Anyhew, I might get that Splenda stuff. Now a Diet Coke with splanda just doesnt taste right to me.

[Maverick2272]

The only diet soda I can hack is Diet Rite. All others just don't taste the same to me. And they have some cool flavors too!

[Deadly Sushi]

The only diet soda I can hack is Diet Rite. All others just don't taste the same to me. And they have some cool flavors too!


Now ya got me in the mood for a damn Diet Rite! I havent had one of those in about a year.

I was just reading a thing about how any fake sugar isnt good for ya. I might have to agree that using natural unrefined sugar is best.

[Maverick2272]

You have to have it in moderation, or it can cause gastro intestinal problems... IE upset stomach and, uh, constant running to the bathroom LOL.
I also read where you should not let children under 12 have any at all.

[Locutus]

Didn't know about the brown splenda!

Thanks for the info. Always liked brown sugar on oatmeal. But being diabetic, had to give it up. Now I gotta find some of that brown splenda! :chef:

[Maverick2272]

Before you pick some up, check the package for specific uses. We picked up a bag of Splenda for coffee because it had a picture of coffee on the front. Guess what? Didn't work in coffee. :confused:
We called Splenda and they replaced it with packets formulated for use in drinks and coffee.
I was like, what? You put a picture of coffee on the front but it can't be used in coffee??:huh:

[Deadly Sushi]

It dint work in COFFEE!!??? Me thinks I go back to th REAL stuff. :shock:

Am I alone here?

[High Cheese]

I'm no baker but some recipes you could probobly use honey instead.

[Maverick2272]

It dint work in COFFEE!!??? Me thinks I go back to th REAL stuff. :shock:

Am I alone here?


I am a diabetic, but let me tell you nothing but real sugar goes in my coffee!!!

[babe]

a diabetic couldn't use sugar either. i use both splenda and brown splenda in baking, actually the brown i use in sauces, etc. have converted many recipes to use the splenda. banana muffins come to mind. i find if i use half splenda and half brown the texture is better as well as flavor in baked goods. so many things i couldn't have if i didn't use it. do have sugar once in awhile but it has to be planned for . and i tested after an hour of eating it.
babe