Do you love sweets but want to avoid refined sugar? You're not alone! More and more people are looking for ways to sweeten their food without sugar. The good news is: it's never been easier to use sugar-free alternatives to create delicious dishes.
We at Purelite are experts in sugar-free chocolate and know that the key lies in the perfect blend of sweeteners. We'll show you how to cook sugar-free and reveal the secret behind our special blend of erythritol and stevia, the gold standard for pure enjoyment without refined sugar.
Tips for sweetening without sugar in the kitchen:
1. Natural sweetness from nature:
• Dates, figs & co .: Ideal for baking and energy balls. They provide fiber, but are high in calories and contain a lot of fructose.
• Maple syrup & honey : Although they contain more nutrients than refined sugar, they are not sugar-free alternatives and should only be used in moderation.
• Fruit purees (e.g. applesauce) : Can reduce fat and sugar in baked goods while ensuring a pleasant moistness.
2. Replacing sugar – what options are there?
- Erythritol for sweetening and baking
Erythritol is often used to replace sugar because it:
• offers a sugar-like sweetness
• heat-resistant
• is well suited for baked goods
Used on its own, erythritol can have a slightly cooling effect.
- Stevia for intense sweetness
Stevia has a very high sweetening power and is therefore only used in small quantities. In its pure form, the taste can be very intense, which is why stevia is often combined with other sweeteners .
Why do erythritol and stevia go well together?
| The combination of erythritol and stevia provides: |
| • a balanced sweetness |
| • a well-rounded flavor |
| • versatile uses in the kitchen |
The mixture allows both sweeteners to complement each other perfectly and to be used flexibly in recipes.
Kitchen tip: Example with chocolate
A practical example of sweeteners without sugar are the Purelite Protein Dark Chocolate Drops.
Here's how you can use them:
• Melt a small amount at a low temperature
• Use to refine desserts or pastries
• Use as a topping for cakes, pancakes or desserts
• directly incorporated into doughs or creams
The droplet shape makes it easy to portion the chocolate drops and use them in a variety of ways – ideal for baking, melting and refining.