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There are a plethora of artificial sweeteners and some great natural sweeteners as well. I will give a list of each and even clarify the difference between the artificial sweeteners to hopefully help you pick the one that’s best for you!

Natural Sweeteners: Honey and Agave Nectar- These are both very similar in taste and texture. When substituting these for sugar, remember that they are sweeter than actual sugar and you only need to use 3/4 cup of either in the place of a  regular cup of sugar. Agave Nectar is less likely to increase blood sugar levels, so it’s a better choice for diabetics.

Real Maple Syrup- Again use 3/4 cup for each cup of sugar that you would have used. However, since maple syrup is such a thin liquid, you have to reduce your other liquid ingredients by 3 tablespoons to make up for the extra liquid.

Setevia, Truvia, Pure via- Made from the stevia plan, it is an all natural crystal or powder sugar substitute. It can be used to sweeten drinks or even bake with. It is found in the baking isle next to splenda, sweet and low etc.

Brown Sugar: Regular granulated sugar or your artificial sweetener will do the trick if you’re in a pinch. The taste won’t be too different. Make Brown Sugar by mixing a cup of granulated sugar with one tablespoon of molasses. Use two tablespoons for dark brown sugar.

Artificial Sweeteners:

Sucralose  also known as Splenda, is made from sugar, but is not metabolized by the body like sugar. Granular sucralose is the form used for baking. Substitute 1 cup granular sucralose for each cup of sugar called for in the recipe. Recipes made with Splenda tend to bake faster than usual, so keep an eye on your baked good and check it earlier than the recipe calls for.

Saccharine also known as sweet and low can be used in baked goods. The manufacturer recommends substituting it for only half of the sugar in a recipe though. Substitute 6 (1-gram) packets for each ¼ cup sugar.

Aspartame also known as equal is heat-sensitive meaning it loses its sweetening power when heated, and cannot be used for baking in the oven. You can try to use it in no-bake pies and in puddings after they have been removed from the heat. Substitute 6 (1-gram) packets for each ¼ cup of sugar.

Acesulfame potassium also known as Sweet One or Sunette is heat-stable, so it can be used in baking and cooking. Use acesulfame K in combination with granulated sugar when baking. Substitute 6 (1-gram) packets for each ¼ cup sugar.