Top 5 BEST Natural Sugar Substitute (#4 is ZERO CALORIE!)

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Chapters:
00:00 intro
01:01 sucanat
02:19 honey
03:10 coconut sugar
03:49 monk fruit
05:14 stevia

Top 5 Best Natural Sugar Substitute

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is: How do I substitute a healthy sweetener instead of using white processed sugar? This is such a great question, and I love answering it because the more confident we become in the kitchen, the more enjoyable it is to cook meals that truly nourish our families. So, let’s dive into my top five favorite healthy sweeteners!

1. Sucanat (Sugar Cane Natural) Sucanat, which stands for sugar cane natural, is one of my top choices. Unlike heavily processed white sugar, sucanat is simply dried sugar cane that retains all the vitamins and minerals that God intended for us to enjoy. It has a rich molasses flavor and works great as a direct substitute for white sugar in most recipes. While it behaves like sugar in your bloodstream, it's still a healthier option packed with nutrients. However, remember to enjoy it in moderation, as sweets should still be reserved for special occasions. Personally, I haven’t had white sugar in my kitchen for over 15 years!

2. Honey Honey is a well-known natural sweetener and a fantastic substitute in various recipes. Whether it’s for making bread, pancakes, or muffins, honey works just as well as sugar or sucanat. However, for cakes, you might want to check whether the recipe calls for a liquid or dry sweetener before making the swap. Cakes often need a specific consistency, but either way, honey will deliver a delicious taste.

3. Coconut Sugar Coconut sugar is another excellent substitute that comes from the sweet part of the coconut. It’s similar in calories to sucanat but with a slightly different flavor profile. It’s a dry sweetener, making it easy to swap with regular sugar or sucanat in recipes like cookies or bread. Coconut sugar gives your dishes a subtle, natural sweetness while being slightly less processed than white sugar.

4. Monk Fruit Monk fruit sweetener has become quite popular over the past few years, and for good reason! It's a zero-calorie natural sweetener, making it perfect for those looking to cut down on sugar or manage diabetes. Unlike artificial sweeteners, monk fruit is a safe and natural option. It has a unique flavor and works beautifully in recipes where you need a powdered texture. You can even use it as a powdered sugar topping.

5. Stevia Stevia is a plant-based sweetener that comes in various forms, from powder to liquid drops. It's incredibly sweet, so I recommend starting with half the amount called for in recipes and adjusting from there. Since it’s an herb, you can even grow stevia at home! It’s perfect for sweetening teas, cereals, and desserts, and it’s a great way to save money by processing your own stevia.

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[richdawntallman]

Be careful getting stevia. Many add other ingredients. The one pictured today has maltodextrin. Maltodextrin has a higher glycemic response than regular sugar!

[deucecoupe]

Can you do a video on how to process stevia leaf at home please???😊

[Grace.Victorious]

I grow stevia. I crumble a few dry leaves in the top of my drip coffee maker (unbleached filter) and brew it just like making coffee, using about one cup of water. Cool, decant into a large dropper bottle (four oz size) and store in refrigerator.

[REETAMSHELIA]

Thanks a lot BUT have you heard of dates sugar? Its also very good substitute

[Ladylawyer]

I love❤ your videos! 🥰🫂 I use Coconut sugar! I also enjoy Date Sugar and Maple Sugar(pricey)🥺

[Grace.Victorious]

Concerning Stevia, I have noticed an unpleasant aftertaste using the powdered version which does not manifest in any of the liquid tinctures. So if anyone has experienced this bitterish aftertaste using powdered stevia, I would say, try the liquid drops and compare.
Go sparingly. Eight drops is all I use to sweeten a 16oz cup of coffee, unless I just want it sweeter or the coffee is too strong, then I go up to 12 drops. Can't remove the drops once they're in there, start with less and build to more.

[parkerpropertyservices]

I recently read that honey becomes toxic once heated. Not at the temperature of a cup of coffee or tea, but in say baked goods. Do you know if that is accurate, or have you heard that? Thank you!

[nancymcgrath]

I use real maple syrup, which is plentiful in Massachusetts and other near by New England States.

[lisaannbrownlee-simpson]

Any thoughts on maple syrup? My sister and her husband are maple producers in Pennsylvania. I use it in many things, but not in a large amount. A little goes a long way. 🙂

[danakutej]

Does Cancer feed on any of these? I currently use Stevia, but I've wondered about these other sweeteners.

[nancyr]

Thank you for all the health information

[mariapagani]

Hi, when you buy something like a juice with cane sugar is that good? Or it is processed??

[paulnorris]

What about Agave nectar? I heard it comes from cactus plant.

[RJ-mhbu]

What about using date syrup? Is date syrup good to use in making granola? Never have seen anyone use and thought of trying, not sure how it acts with baking.

[lisashoemaker]

What about maple sugar can it be used as regular sugar?

[lindap]

I use organic cane sugar and in moderation I can't see anything wrong with it.

[sharonnunn]

I love the idea of monk fruit, but I have trouble tasting it. I've tried pure monk fruit drops to put in coffee and tea, oatmeal, yogurt, etc. They're supposed to be super concentrated and sweet, but I have to use a lot of it to get any sweetness at all. Same with the powdered. Anyone else have this issue?

[aishaphillip]

Hi I just wanted to ask for advice because I struggle to stop eating past satisfaction and I keep telling myself I'm not satisfied and then I taste the food and it's not as good and I still eat it what should I do i want to stop being like this but the cycle keeps repeating

[lindamize]

My sister is a diabetic. What is the best sweetener to get for her? She uses artificial.

[kathyhollowell]

do you ever use xylitol? i use the mints for my mouth?