We use this product almost exclusively, and in very small doses. I put one tsp in my coffee every morning, and hubby uses one tsp in his daily mocha. I bake with it occasionally, and it tastes great.
Xylitol
Common products Xylitol is used as an artificial sweetener in manufactured products, such as drugs or dietary supplements, confections, toothpaste, and chewing gum, but is not a common household sweetener. [14] [3] [15] Xylitol has negligible effects on blood sugar and insulin. [15] Absorbed more slowly than sugar and not supplying calories, it does not influence blood sugar levels. [15]
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Not sure if I ever posted my brownie recipe on this thread, so here it is. It's a nice, low carb dessert.
Double Chocolate Brownies
Olive Oil spray
4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 C unsalted butter
1/4 C coconut milk
1/2 C Xylitol
1/4 C Almond Flour
3 T unsweetened cocoa pwd, divided
1 t baking pwd
4 lg eggs
Preheat oven to 325 F. Coat an 8 x 8pan with olive oil spry. Place the chocolate, butter, and coconut milk in a bowl and microwave on high for approx 2 minutes, until the chocolate is melted. Whisk well, and cool for 5 minutes while you prepare the dry ingredients.
Place the Xylitol, almond flour, 2 T of the cocoa pod, and the baking pwd in a large bowl, and mix well. Whisk in the eggs and the cooled chocolate. Transfer to the prepared pan, and smooth the tip with a spatula. Bake for 20 -25 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. Cool completely in the pan, then cut into 18 pieces (three rows of six brownies.) Sprinkle with the remaining cocoa pwd. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Each brownie has 2.1 net carbs and 108 cal
We serve this with Redi-whip |
