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Post by lizziebeth730 on Feb 24, 2023 16:40:42 GMT -4
I'm trying to support a friend who is on a keto diet. His birthday is next week, and I've been thinking about a sweet-flavored treat that is low in carbs. Has anyone here tried sugar alternatives for baking like monk fruit, erythritol or xylitol? I was thinking of making a small chocolate custard tart (almond flour crust) with whipped cream. The custard is cooked so I want a sweetener that will tolerate heat. I try to steer clear of Xyltitol 1) if a dog gets even a bit of it they can die and 2) it can cause RAGING diarrhea in humans. |
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tazmin
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Post by tazmin on Feb 24, 2023 17:26:17 GMT -4
^^^ This. Absolutely.
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Post by Oxynia on Feb 24, 2023 18:01:35 GMT -4
I've had good results with monkfruit in recipes. It was a straight 1:1 exchange for sugar and baked well, so I would recommend it.
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boxofrocks
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Post by boxofrocks on Feb 25, 2023 10:10:48 GMT -4
Are you OK with stevia? Google says it's keto-friendly and can be used in baking. It's also widely available commercially and taste-wise, it's the closest sugar substitute I've encountered.
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Post by mrspickles on Feb 25, 2023 11:42:18 GMT -4
Are you OK with stevia? Google says it's keto-friendly and can be used in baking. It's also widely available commercially and taste-wise, it's the closest sugar substitute I've encountered. That is what I used for all the baked goods I made for my ex. He said the taste was good and it was easy ( 1:1 replacement) Eta- page 1 of this thread has a post from chonies and now I'm 😿 |
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Post by chitowngirl on Feb 25, 2023 13:03:42 GMT -4
Has anyone heard from chonies? She just disappeared and I miss her too!
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Post by famvir on Feb 25, 2023 14:53:27 GMT -4
I last heard from her around the election 2020. I miss her too. ☹️
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Post by Carolinian on Mar 27, 2023 9:58:41 GMT -4
More advice needed! An American friend and her family have bought a house in London. While cleaning her new place she met some of her new neighbors and was invited to a street party on the occasion of the coronation. Our group suggested taking American food, especially something that might be seen as exotic by the British. So far our zoom group's suggestions are cupcakes with red white and blue sprinkles, blueberry muffins, and Rice Krispie treats. Can y'all suggest something that would be tidy to transport and eat and is typically American?
BTW, per my last question I used monkfruit derived sugar and the custard was delicious.
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Post by chitowngirl on Mar 27, 2023 12:42:11 GMT -4
Would deviled eggs be considered an American thing? Don’t know if the cost of eggs there is as big of an expense as it is here…
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Post by mrspickles on Mar 27, 2023 13:35:31 GMT -4
Would deviled eggs be considered an American thing? Don’t know if the cost of eggs there is as big of an expense as it is here… Funny story about deviled eggs. I was building some sample catering menus for a restaurant, and after reviewing them with the chef he suggested adding deviled eggs. His words 'they're dirt cheap to make and everyone loves them- people will see them on the sample menu and practically beg to add them to theirs for whatever it costs, so we can make up food cost on other items that way.' That was back in the 90s when eggs weren't quite so expensive, but your suggestion is good - they are always a hit! |
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