Baking - What artificial sweetener do people use?

[Pidgeonpost]

I don't add sugar to drinks or food unless absolutely necessary, and even then I use the minimum I can get away with. But it gets tricky when it comes to baking. There seems to be a downside to all of the artificial sweeteners according to the link below, so I'm wondering which is the least worst, and what others use please?

Choosing which artificial sweetener to add to your diet can be difficult, as there are many different types available on the market.

Choosing which artificial sweetener to add to your diet can be difficult, as there are many different types available on the market.

www.diabetes.co.uk

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Any suggestions @Martin62 ? @Drummer ? @Felinia ?

 

[Martin62]

I use this one for my baking

 

[Pidgeonpost]

I use this one for my baking View attachment 27242View attachment 27243

Thanks for that. I'm looking to make some fairly crispy/crunchy flapjack or energy bars and most recipes would, I know, be far too sweet for me. There's a recipe in the DUK recipes, but it was pretty disappointing. Using this sweetener might open up the options a bit. 🙂

 

[Martin62]

Thanks for that. I'm looking to make some fairly crispy/crunchy flapjack or energy bars and most recipes would, I know, be far too sweet for me. There's a recipe in the DUK recipes, but it was pretty disappointing. Using this sweetener might open up the options a bit. 🙂

Have a look at The big man's world , or sugarfreelondoner for some recipes , alternatively Google keto flapjacks .
Lots of nice recipes out there.

 

[helli]

Thanks for that. I'm looking to make some fairly crispy/crunchy flapjack or energy bars and most recipes would, I know, be far too sweet for me. There's a recipe in the DUK recipes, but it was pretty disappointing. Using this sweetener might open up the options a bit. 🙂

Not a sugar replacement but I recently made some blackberry flapjacks. I make the usual flapjack mixture (I am sure you can replace the sugar with some fake sugar) which I divide in two. I put a layer of oaty goodness in the baking tray. Then pour on a layer of squished blackberries straight from the hedgerow with no sugar added - just squashed with a fork and drained a bit to get rid of some juice. Top with the remainder oft he flapjack mixture and bake.
The sweet flapjackiness is tempered with the (free) sharp blackberries.

 

[Pumper_Sue]

I use Splenda to lighten the carb load, you do get better results by using a 50/50 splenda and sugar mix.

 

[Cool Cat]

I don't add sugar to drinks or food unless absolutely necessary, and even then I use the minimum I can get away with. But it gets tricky when it comes to baking. There seems to be a downside to all of the artificial sweeteners according to the link below, so I'm wondering which is the least worst, and what others use please?

Choosing which artificial sweetener to add to your diet can be difficult, as there are many different types available on the market.

Choosing which artificial sweetener to add to your diet can be difficult, as there are many different types available on the market.

www.diabetes.co.uk

Has anyone used Sukrin gold, a natural sugar substitute?

 

[Tdm]

I've tried the syrups. They are nice but not especially sweet and works well in a flapjack type topping instead of golden syrup