A while ago I started using stevia as a more natural alternative to the artificial sweeteners, which I ordered from the US, via iHerb. However that can get quite costly, so it was great timing when – just as I was coming to the end of my last bottle of vanilla stevia drops – I was contacted to see if I’d like to try out Truvia, which is a brand name for stevia. I’d seen that stevia was now being sold in the UK but hadn’t had a chance to try it out yet.
I was sent a tub of Truvia, and also a little purse containing a couple of sachets. The sachets are perfect for keeping in my bag for coffee at friends’ houses – I’ve already been out and bought a big box of them to re-fill the purse as they are just so convenient.
Over the last few weeks I have enjoyed many coffees with Truvia in, and I’m pleased to say that there is no unpleasant after taste that you sometimes get with artificial sweeteners, in fact every coffee you have seen on the blog has contained Truvia. I’m still working on filling all my shelves with blue mugs!!

I was also asked to try out one of the recipes from the Truvia site, and chose to make the berry muffins. I used strawberries instead of blueberries as that was what I had in, and organic semi skimmed milk and a real egg, instead of skimmed milk and egg replacer respectively. I was a bit worried as the batter was a lot runnier than normal muffin batter, but they came out of the oven looking great!
As you can see in the above photos, the tops did sink a bit once the muffins started to cool, but that was solved by whipping up a bit of cream cheese frosting. I just made a small amount – 50g of (full fat) cream cheese with 5g Truvia and a splash of vanilla, which was enough to thickly top two of the muffins. The rest I am planning to freeze so I didn’t want icing on them.
Delicious. I had previously been a bit unsure about baking with Truvia, but you couldn’t taste it at all. The muffins were mildly sweet with a lovely light fluffy texture. The cream cheese frosting again tasted great. It did had a slight "crunch" from the Truvia but that was because I'd just quickly mixed it in a bowl with a spoon - I'm sure if you were making a proper batch and followed the instructions to whisk it there would be no problems!!
What do you think of sweeteners? Do you use them? I don’t use the artificial ones like Splenda, but I do like stevia/Truvia. It keeps my dentist happy and it still pleases my tastebuds! I do still use products like agave and maple syrup from time to time, plus some sugar in baking – indeed these muffins do have some sugar in them, the Truvia just helps to reduce the amount. For my coffees though, I am definitely a Truvia convert!

Thanks Truvia for sending me these products to try out!
I don't use sweeteners, I prefer to sweeten things with fruits/dried fruit, but if I need to use one I choose maple syrup. I used to use agave, but I have read that it is very processed, I have never used stevia. I hate all those artificial sweeteners like splenda and the fact that people think they are healthy, they would be better eating actual sugar, at least the body can actually break that down!
ReplyDeleteI can see why some people use them, but I have read about how low or no calorie sweeteners make you crave sweet things more, because you taste something sweet, but don't get the rush of energy, so then you end up wanting more food searching for that energy boost.
ReplyDeleteI can see how it would be better for your teeth too, but I can't say it is something I would go for.
I know I have said before that when I have been in the US,anything I had containing stevia had such a weird aftertaste, but then that chocolate you sent me tasted really nice, so maybe they use too much in america?
Those muffins look lovely.
What is essential is that the medication or techniques that one does are secure and allows in the scenario and not to damage the individual.
ReplyDeleteNevertheless, the very best way to make certain usefulness of medicine is
to seek advice from a medical doctor and ask for
a sample treatment that would be helping his well being and not harming it.
Tip: If you are at a red light, they squint, the buttocks and
imagine they were holding a coin.
my web blog - buy viagra no rx
This will provide you with an added boost regarding confidence along with your erectile dysfunction should
ReplyDeletego away right away at almost all. Living a sedentary lifestyle (inactive) can
result in numerous health issues including weight gain, impotence,
heart disease and about 100 other diseases. Theoretically erectile dysfunction can affect a man at any
age; though the fact is that young men experience it less frequently than elder.
My blog post; Buy Viagra Australia
Aging: As we grow older, our circulatory system declines and
ReplyDeletebecomes less effective. " Following their stringent tests, the final conclusion was that Korean red ginseng can be are able of treating male men's. Treatment of weed Horny Goat Weed has been very popular.
Here is my weblog ... Wiley
I was suggested this blog by my cousin. I'm not sure whether this post is written by him as no one else know such detailed about my problem. You're amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Have a look at my website ... Buy Viagra
It's not my first time to pay a visit this site, i am browsing this web page dailly and obtain pleasant information from here all the time.
ReplyDeletemy homepage Buy Viagra Pharmacy
If a man is infertile he does not necessarily suffer from sexual dysfunction.
ReplyDeleteCholesterol clogs arteries and allows less blood flow to.
Doctors can help cure erectile dysfunction by injection erection stimulating medicine on the base of the penis.
Here is my blog: Can You Legally Buy Viagra On Line
Υour οwn post providеs pгoven helpful tо me.
ReplyDeleteΙt’s veгy eԁuсatiоnal
and you're simply obviously quite well-informed in this area. You get opened my face in order to numerous thoughts about this kind of topic using intriguing and strong articles.
Also visit my web page; ativan
Feel free to surf my homepage ativan
The artiсle оffегs verіfіed useful
ReplyDeleteto mуself. It’s quitе еducаtional and you're certainly quite educated in this field. You possess popped my eye for you to varying thoughts about this kind of topic using intriguing and sound articles.
My page :: buy phentermine
Also see my webpage - phentermine
Your curгent post provides proven bеneficial to
ReplyDeletemе perѕonally. It’s verу helρful
anԁ you're obviously really educated in this region. You have got opened up my own eyes for you to various thoughts about this kind of matter using intriguing, notable and sound written content.
Also visit my web blog - phentermine
My web-site :: buy phentermine
What i don't realize is in fact how you arre no longer actually a lot more neatly-appreciated than you may be righ now.
ReplyDeleteYou're very intelligent. You recoognize therefore significantly on the subject of this matter, produced me in my
opinion consider iit from a lot of numerous angles.
Its like women and men don't seem to be interested unless it iss something
to accomplish with Girl gaga! Yourr personal
stuffs excellent. At all times deal wiith it up!
Review my blog :: m88
prada outlet, oakley sunglasses, louboutin, true religion jeans, michael kors outlet, michael kors outlet, jordan shoes, tiffany and co, coach factory outlet, louboutin, michael kors outlet, louis vuitton outlet stores, louis vuitton outlet, air max, oakley sunglasses cheap, coach outlet, gucci outlet, michael kors outlet, michael kors outlet, polo ralph lauren outlet, nike free, ray ban sunglasses, ray ban sunglasses, nike shoes, longchamp handbags, michael kors outlet, christian louboutin shoes, longchamp handbags, polo ralph lauren outlet, burberry outlet, burberry outlet, louis vuitton, tory burch outlet, longchamp outlet, oakley sunglasses, coach purses, air max, louis vuitton outlet, kate spade handbags, true religion jeans, coach outlet store online, kate spade outlet, louboutin outlet, prada handbags, tiffany and co, louis vuitton handbags, chanel handbags
ReplyDeleteair force, louboutin, vanessa bruno, nike air max, mulberry, nike roshe, air max, oakley pas cher, abercrombie and fitch, new balance pas cher, ralph lauren, north face, true religion outlet, nike trainers, air max pas cher, air jordan, nike free, michael kors pas cher, louis vuitton, vans pas cher, michael kors, hollister, north face, true religion outlet, sac louis vuitton, converse pas cher, hollister, hogan outlet, air max, ray ban pas cher, polo ralph lauren, ray ban sunglasses, sac longchamp, louis vuitton uk, timberland, sac hermes, nike free pas cher, lululemon, michael kors, nike blazer, nike tn, sac burberry, sac louis vuitton, polo lacoste, longchamp, nike roshe run, barbour, sac guess
ReplyDeletenew balance shoes, babyliss pro, valentino shoes, nfl jerseys, longchamp, nike roshe run, soccer shoes, ugg pas cher, moncler, uggs outlet, canada goose, ugg, canada goose, ugg boots, ugg boots, marc jacobs, bottega veneta, ferragamo shoes, mcm handbags, nike huarache, giuseppe zanotti, soccer jerseys, rolex watches, jimmy choo outlet, herve leger, birkin bag, vans shoes, p90x, beats by dre, canada goose outlet, mac cosmetics, hollister, abercrombie and fitch, mont blanc, canada goose jackets, reebok outlet, asics running shoes, wedding dresses, insanity workout, ugg australia, celine handbags, ghd, canada goose, north face jackets, chi flat iron, north face outlet, canada goose uk, lululemon outlet, instyler
ReplyDeleteugg, supra shoes, iphone 6 cases, karen millen, converse shoes, juicy couture outlet, links of london, hollister, moncler, rolex watches, moncler outlet, canada goose, baseball bats, coach outlet store online, toms shoes, hollister, gucci, pandora charms, vans, louis vuitton, oakley, parajumpers, moncler, pandora charms, wedding dresses, swarovski, moncler, pandora jewelry, moncler, canada goose, louboutin, converse, timberland boots, air max, hollister clothing store, ugg, swarovski crystal, lancel, ray ban, air max, juicy couture outlet, montre homme, moncler, ralph lauren, thomas sabo
ReplyDeleteYour website is extremely helpful
ReplyDeletehttp://www.prokr.net/2016/09/control-cockroaches-8.html
http://www.prokr.net/2016/09/control-cockroaches-7.html
http://www.prokr.net/2016/09/control-cockroaches-6.html