I tried a recipe for a LC brownie. I used Splenda as sweetener. I wasn't quite pleased with the taste - does Splenda just not work for baking with cocoa/unsweetened chocolate? What other sweeteners can I use without creating a by-taste. I love Splenda in everything else.

I won't use Saccharin or Aspartame.
Does Stevia work well for baking? What else can I use?

Thanks for all your help

Never give up! Never surrender!

Katrin

Have you tried adjusting the amount of Splenda indicated in the recipe? Ex: If it calls for 1/2 cup, start with a little less, and end up with a little more as necessary...

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I used the same amount it asked for, however I added almond nutmeal in addition to the baking mix (added about 1/3 cup is all). The brownies weren't overly sweet - but it tasted "funky". I used the granular Splenda. Are the packets maybe better?

Never give up! Never surrender!

Katrin

Frankly, I would suspect your chocolate. What brand did you use? If it was Bakers, then you can count on bad results with LC baking. I prefer Hersheys. I know a lot of folks use fancier chocolates, but I don't have access to them here.

I prefer to use Splenda packets with SteviaPlus, btw.

Blessings!
Sharron
Author of "Low Carb Cooking at Sharron's Place," and "Extreme Lo-Carb Cuisine" to be released in December

www.thelowcarbcook.com

>>to the baking mix<<

and, what did you use for the baking mix? The Atkins Bake Mix I bought last spring definitely tasted ... well, funky is about the nicest thing you could say about it.

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I did use Baker's chocolate, so I guess I'll better use a different kind then. The baking mix I used was from Carbsense. I've had pretty good results with it so far.

What ratio do I need when using Stevia & Splenda together?

Thanks so much for all your kind hints & tips!

Never give up! Never surrender!

Katrin

Does Stevia have a very bitter taste to you? If so, then just start with a light sprinkle.. If it's not bitter, Sharron's the person to ask. .

It's very bitter to me, so I can't use anywhere near the quantity specified in any recipe.

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Different stevias work differently. I use SteviaPlus http://store.wellsfargoestore.com/st...&l=SharronLong That is the link.

If you know the sweetness ratio of your stevia, that will help a lot. Many companies put this information on their packages and websites.

I use about 2/3 sweetness SteviaPlus to 1/3 sweetness Splenda. I have the conversions all spelled out in my book, which is still available from the link above, btw.

hth

Blessings!
Sharron
Author of "Low Carb Cooking at Sharron's Place," and "Extreme Lo-Carb Cuisine" to be released in December

www.thelowcarbcook.com