What: October is dessert month and Truvia is here to help us indulge with the launch of its brand new Baking Blend.
About: This Blend contains Truvia Calorie-Free Stevia-Based Sweetener and sugar which contains 75% fewer calories than sugar alone, while maintaining sugar-like taste, texture and moistness. It even bakes and browns like recipes made with sugar. Perfect if you are trying to cut down on sugar but still want to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Bonus: A half cup (125ml) of Truvia Baking Blend has 190 calories and provides the same sweetness as one cup (250ml) of sugar, which has approximately 760 calories. Converting existing recipes is simple when substituting for sugar, just use half as much of the Blend to create delicious, reduced-calorie treats. The package features a closeable, easy-to-pour spout.
Where: Available at Walmart, Loblaws, Safeway, Overwaitea/Save On Foods, London Drugs, Sobeys Atlantic, Buy Low & IGA BC for a suggested retail price of $8.99 per 680g bag.
Recipe: Here is a simple Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe made with Truvia Baking Blend. A family favourite for generations, this is an easy-to-make version with 15% fewer calories and 60% less sugar than the full-sugar version. Makes approximately 30 cookies.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp Truvia Baking Blend
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 large egg
1 cup chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 375F. Combine flour, salt and baking soda in a small bowl. Beat butter, Truvia Baking Bland and vanilla in separate large mixing bowl. Mix in egg. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop rounded tablespoon on cookie sheets and press down to slightly flatten. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned.
Recipes, such as Carrot Cake, Raspberry Oatmeal Bars and Peanut Butter Cookies, along with recipe conversion tips can be found at truvia.com/Canada/recipes