Need to replace sugar free syrup HELP!!!

boyslie72487
boyslie72487 Posts: 181 Member
edited October 1 in Food and Nutrition
So I stopped using CoffeeMate creamer in my coffee a few months ago because 1) i ran out and 2) i felt like it was a waste of calories. So I found Torani Sugar Free Vanilla syrup and LOVED IT! Zero calories, zero fat, zero everything! Today I was telling my friend how I no longer want to order my Dunkin Donuts coffee with splenda because 1) its too damn sweet and 2) its an extra 25 calories per 2 packets. She then proceeded to tell me that most sugar free items have artificial sweeteners in them and sure enough Torani is made with Splenda! So my question is how can I continue to enjoy my coffee without the added artificial sweeteners and extra calories? I don't drink black coffee, I add a little bit of skim milk. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!! :drinker: <~~ coffee, not beer haha

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  • moushtie
    moushtie Posts: 371 Member
    You want it to be sweet but with no calories? That's what artificial sweeteners are for...

    You don't want artificial sweeteners? Then either go without anything sweet, or measure your sugar carefully.
  • CarolynB38
    CarolynB38 Posts: 553 Member
    Splenda isn't as bad as most artificial sweeteners as it is made from sugar that has been modified so that it tastes very much sweeter so you only need a tiny fraction compared with sugar. It is then made bulkier so you can spoon it just like sugar. That's why it only has a fraction of the calories and why a spoonful weighs so much less than sugar. I would definitely chose Splenda over other sweeteners. Obviously if you can do without it that's great, but if you need something sweet that's sugar free then Splenda is probably your best option. I'm sure there are people who know more than me about it :-)
  • rebsaganes
    rebsaganes Posts: 112 Member
    There are some natural sweeteners out there. Some made with Stevia and Xylitol. I prefer the Xylitol as I think it tastes more like sugar and has no bad aftertaste.:drinker:
  • cedarhurst2006
    cedarhurst2006 Posts: 378 Member
    Agave nectar. It is a natural sweetener (from a plant) and it is also great for diabetics as it doesn't spike your sugar. I think it's 60 calories for a tablespoon but it is organic, from the agave plant. It has the consistency and look of honey, but my husband has it in his coffee everyday and swears by it. You can use it as a syrup on "healthy" pancakes and I also use it in my granola recipe.
  • MamaDee2
    MamaDee2 Posts: 843 Member
    You can try liquid stevia. I found it at my local health food store in regular, cinnamon, vanilla and english toffee.
  • CarolynB38
    CarolynB38 Posts: 553 Member
    Honey is another option. It does have calories but the body copes with it so much better than processed refined sugar so you don't get blood sugar spikes. Honey is also very good for you. The other suggestions look interesting too, I may have to try them myself :-)
  • tifmarie9
    tifmarie9 Posts: 28 Member
    You can use Stevia. Stevia is an all natural sweetener derived from a plant. It is not artificial. A VERY small amount goes a long way! So, add a tiny bit and taste it and keep doing that until you learn how much is good for you. Too much will leave an aftertaste.
  • tifmarie9
    tifmarie9 Posts: 28 Member
    You can try liquid stevia. I found it at my local health food store in regular, cinnamon, vanilla and english toffee.

    I have never heard of this but I will look into it now!! Thanks for posting.
  • fudgebudget
    fudgebudget Posts: 198 Member
    If you want flavor without the sugar, you can use the same trick with vanilla beans that you can also use for baking sugar - after you use a vanilla bean (order these online instead of in stores - you can literally save more than 75% of the cost if you go through an online vendor - I use Beanilla and have been really, really happy with them), rinse and let it dry, then store it in your coffee beans/grounds. They will take on the vanilla flavor and it's also a great way to keep using an expensive vanilla bean. I also put the leftover beans in my sugar container and in some of my sea salt for when I bake with it.

    I keep really good almond extract around (like the Penzey's or Silver Cloud Estates varieties, not the imitation stuff) and occasionally use a few drops in my coffee. This is especially good in iced coffee. Then I get the flavor without the sugar.

    You could also try some flavored coffee beans/grounds to brew at home/office. House of Coffee Beans (based in Houston) does some amazing flavors and sells online. http://houseofcoffeebeans.com
  • boyslie72487
    boyslie72487 Posts: 181 Member
    thank you thank you THANK YOU!!!!!! for all of the great suggestions!!!! the liquid stevia sounds awesome, I'm gonna look around for it!
  • barbacasec
    barbacasec Posts: 106
    I use stevia and a coconut milk creamer... (unflavored) no added sugar and only 10 calories a serving
    the flavored ones are LOADED with sugar---- it is in the organic cooler section in my grocery store.

    I actually grow my own stevia plant and then just dry out the leaves and crush it up :) no added nothing and not processed at all !!
  • alebalestra
    alebalestra Posts: 25 Member
    I do not think that 25 calories or less in a sweetener is a big deal, if you enjoy the coffee with the current sweetener continue to using it and cut things with more calories. I love dulce de leche (the real, from my country, Argentina) and I never stop eating dulce de leche, every night I reserve 60 calories to eat a tablespoon of dulce de leche, and I already lost 42 pounds since september 9, 2010... so not worries for 25 calories... if you do not pass your daily target.
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