A Summary of Natural Sweeteners

Natural sweeteners are far better for our bodies than refined sugars or artificial sweeteners. I'm working on more pages that describe each sweetener in detail, but in the meantime, I've made a short summary of the sweeteners I commonly use in the recipes. I know most of them are unfamiliar.

I love these sweeteners. Each has their own character and sweetness, giving me much more variety and possibilities for flavors. Using refined white sugar in everything seems positively boring now!

I'm finding that each sweetener is suited to different health needs and different types of recipes. So I use a variety of sweeteners for different purposes.

Once you get to know these sweeteners, I'm confident you will love them, too.

Agave Nectar

Apple Syrup

Barley Malt Syrup

Birch Syrup

Brown Rice Syrup

Dates and Date Sugar

Fruit Spreads

Honey

Maple Syrup

Oligofructose

Stevia Leaf

Unrefined Cane Sugar