Stevia is a natural sweetener made from the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It is used as a sugar substitute in cooking and beverages because it is much sweeter than regular sugar, but has fewer calories. Full definition
If I am in the mood for a lower - glycemic beverage, I use a few drops of liquid stevia instead of the maple syrup. (organicauthority.com)
I was just wondering if I could use powdered stevia in place of the agave nectar seeing as I do not have any, or perhaps maple syrup? (eat-drink-love.com)