Low calorie sweetener suggestions?

CoachJen71
CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
edited November 15 in Food and Nutrition
I love to add PB2 and/or Cocoa Powder to yogurt and sweeten it with a stevia/erythritol/dextrose/maltodextrin granular blend. My problem is two-fold. First, I have no idea what the true caloric value is of this stuff, but I use as much as 20 grams of it per yogurt serving, so there is no way it's zero as the label claims. Secondly, I go through it so quickly, and it costs $5 for a small container that I replace 2 or 3 times a week.

I tried a baking blend, since I can buy a larger amount of it, but I had to use so much more to match the sweetness level of my regular blend that I didn't save any money. I have Amazon prime and already order in my PB2, so I have no issue with doing that for my sweetener. I just need to find something that is cost effective, super low cal, and that I can know the actual calorie count for. Any good powders/granulars out there that you recommend?

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  • H_Ock12
    H_Ock12 Posts: 1,152 Member
    Have you tried honey as a sweetener?

    If you already have protein powder, you can add it with your pb2 for extra flavor and sweetness.
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  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    I use the "zero calorie" flavor drops from My Protein. They have sales sometimes. The flavor is very strong and you only need a drop or two for your yogurt or shake so they last a long time. My favorites are toffee and peanut butter.
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions! I have been counting it at 4 cals/g. Hoping I am close!
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