I used the ingredients listed on the back of their packet as a guide, but instead of using
agave as the sweetener I swapped it for pure maple syrup because it's lower in fructose and I'm all about keeping my sugar intake (especially fructose not from a whole fruit source) as low as possible.
I wanted to use organic
agave as a sweetener instead of the apple juice concentrate, do you think that would work?
Also, I've used
agave as the sweetener here.
I think you should empasize the fact that this recipe has a low carb count and uses
agave as the sweetener.
Not exact matches
Honey
as my
sweetener, which can also be swapped out with
agave or maple syrup if you prefer.
The only things I changed (initially) were to add an additional celery and to use a different
sweetener (
as I don't have
agave).
With no sucrose at all (or a type of
sweetener that ends in «ose») the ingredients don't react properly or cook right, so I always have to put a little in, such
as agave nectar.
Or just opt instead for maple syrup or
agave nectar
as a
sweetener.
You can use a liquid
sweetener such
as honey /
agave / maple, etc. (It might change the taste.)
As far as the sweetener goes, you can use maple syrup instead, or agave (though I personally try and stay away from that one), or you could try liquid stevia and just add in a little more coconut oil to replace the liquid in the hone
As far
as the sweetener goes, you can use maple syrup instead, or agave (though I personally try and stay away from that one), or you could try liquid stevia and just add in a little more coconut oil to replace the liquid in the hone
as the
sweetener goes, you can use maple syrup instead, or
agave (though I personally try and stay away from that one), or you could try liquid stevia and just add in a little more coconut oil to replace the liquid in the honey.
Add 1 Tbsp of raw cacao powder to a mug, pour in 1c of warmed plant - based milk, and add 1 - 2 tsp of natural organic unprocessed
sweetener such
as yacon syrup,
agave syrup, coconut nectar, coconut sugar, or maple syrup.
Would
agave work
as the
sweetener or does it need to be a dry ingredient?
I had
agave which I used
as the
sweetener for the dressing and topped off the salad with blistered cherry tomatoes and some queso fresco cheese.
Maple syrup is a healthier
sweetener as it is lower of the glycemic index (GI) than honey, sugar, or
agave nectar.
I discourage the use of fructose based
sweeteners (
agave, maple syrup, coconut sugar, honey etc.)
as they increase the risk of dysbiosis, fatty liver, metabolic syndrome, glucose intolerance, and diabetes.
If you don't have any
agave and need
sweetener, you can use honey
as a substitute.
Ingredients: For Dressing: 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 Tbsp liquid
sweetener of your choice, such
as coconut nectar,
agave, raw honey and maple syrup 1/8 tsp salt
I tent to only use either coconut sugar or
agave nectar
as my
sweeteners, so I don't really have regular sugar or stevia in my house!
You can substitute your preferred sugar 1:1, such
as refined white sugar or coconut sugar (which has more of an unrefined, molasses - quality taste) but please take note that if you prefer to use a liquid
sweetener such
as agave nectar, it can change the consistency and taste of my recipe.
Honey is my favourite
sweetener to use
as it's so easy to find in the supermarkets, and is relatively cheap compared to maple syrup /
agave nectar.
Liquid
sweeteners such
as honey, maple syrup,
agave or date nectar are my absolute favourite ways to naturally sweeten my recipes.
Do you know of a non-syrup based
sweetener that can be used
as a substitute for the
agave syrup?
1 cup almond flour 2 tablespoons coconut oil pinch of sea salt or himalayan pink salt 1/4 cup
agave nectar or other liquid
sweetener such
as raw honey (not vegan) OR for zero calorie
sweetener, use 3 drops of liquid Stevia + 3 - 4 tablespoon non-dairy milk 1/2 tablespoon natural peppermint extract
I was particularly interested in this latter ingredient
as it appeals far more to me than
agave syrup or Sweet Freedom — the only two
sweeteners I've so far been aware of.
Soy, coconut, and almond milk, and
sweeteners such
as stevia and
agave syrup allow for health - focused customization.
But I wouldn't choose
agave nectar
as my
sweetener for the following reason: http://www.foodrenegade.com/
agave-nectar-good-or-bad/
I also get plenty of questions about alternative
sweeteners, and while I like
agave nectar, I found that when used
as the primary
sweetener in this ice cream, the flavor overpowers the strawberries.
Katya -
Agave is my go to
sweetener as an alternative to sugar.
Makes about 5 pancakes, Instead of maple syrup, I used
agave nectar
as a
sweetener, since it has low glycemic index!
With a full line of natural alternative
sweeteners such
as organic brown rice syrup, organic wildflower honey, organic
agave syrup, and organic clarified rice syrup, Suzanne's Specialties is the leading choice of industry and retail outlets nationwide seeking great - tasting, refined sugar alternatives.
To get a firm frosting, I used juicy Medjool dates
as the
sweetener (with a dash of
agave only because I ran out of dates) along with a touch of lemon juice to balance the flavours.
Sugar Foods and Sweets: Table Sugar, Cane Sugar, Corn Syrup,
Agave Syrup, Maple Syrup, Soft Drinks (Full - Sugar or diet), Diet Foods and Artificial
Sweeteners (including those advertised
as «Low - or Zero - Carb»)
You can use other liquid
sweeteners (date syrup, coconut nectar, Bee Free Honee,
agave nectar, brown rice syrup, etc.) but I can't guarantee quite
as crispy a result because I haven't tested them all yet.
Be careful of the new trendy
sweeteners such
as agave nectar, which is most often made from the starchy root not the fruit.
The honey does not integrate well, and
agave nectar may be a good substitute
as a looser natural
sweetener, but either way there is not much flavor imparted from that ingredient.
I made these the other day — had a few substitutions
as I used coconut oil instead of grapeseed and also I subbed another
sweetener for
Agave (a mix of splenda, Xylitol, and Erythitol)
as I can't use
Agave.
I'm planning on staying away from sugar and
sweeteners as well... do you think I'll miss that little bit of
agave or should it be ok to omit?
Substitutions • Chipotle: fresh jalapeño, seeded and chopped, or 1 teaspoon chili powder •
Agave nectar: coconut nectar or any other liquid
sweetener • Tomato: 1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved • Hempseeds: sesame seeds Chef's Tip: Feel free to reduce the oil to 2 tablespoons, adding a splash more water
as necessary to get the desired consistency.
If you are sure none of your ingredients have gone off and you still want to be able to drink your smoothie you can try adding some extra dried fruit, some other liquid
sweetener such
as agave nectar or maple syrup.
Either add more sweet fruit such
as banana or mango, or dried fruit such
as dates, raisins or a liquid
sweetener like
agave nectar.
I agree about the
Agave, just
as bad
as any other fructose
sweetener, perhaps worse due to the false belief that it is somehow «better» for you.
I used mellow
agave nectar to sweeten the macaroons,
as I didn't want the slightly tart lemon flavor to be usurped by the robust flavor of maple syrup (which was the
sweetener for the other macaroons).
• Carolina Sweet: CIFI's 75 Brix, non-GMO, vegan
sweetener can serve
as a clean label replacement for other
sweeteners (like
agave syrup, honey, brown rice syrup, and high fructose corn syrup).
Provide alternative
sweeteners and lighteners — including honey,
agave, and plant - based milks, such
as soy and almond — for those avoiding refined sugar and dairy.
I also like how not much
agave is used,
as I can not have sugar and am supposed to seriously limit natural
sweetener intake.
If you want healthy, use natural
sweeteners such
as agave (if you can use natural
sweeteners), and natural thickeners such
as ground flax seed.
And these products can be used
as both single
sweeteners in sparkling beverages or employed in blends with other natural
sweeteners, such
as erythritol, allulose, and
agave syrup.
and
as far
as complete substitutions go, you generally can substitute maple syrup (or honey, or
agave, or the like) for other
sweeteners — it will just change the flavor a little.
It is also much cheaper than buying expensive healthy
sweeteners such
as maple syrup or
agave nectar.
I used arrowroot starch
as a thickener and added speculoos spread and
agave nectar
as the
sweeteners.