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Healthy Recipe
January's Healthy Stevia Recipes
from Stevia Canada
A Few Tips When Using Stevia
*Do not use in place of honey, or in carmelization, as it may alter the consistency of a recipe.
*When removing all of the sugar from a recipe and replacing it with stevia, increase the liquid amount in the recipe ie: milk, water or eggs. Not too many eggs though as it may make your recipe tough. Applesauce is a great bulk substitution.
*If you do not require diabetic safe recipes, but would like low calories, you may remove most of the sugar from your recipe and only add a small amount of sugar and some stevia.
*Baked goods do not brown when using stevia as they do with sugar, so insert a toothpick into the centre to test for doneness.
*Some breads will not rise without sugar to activate the yeast, although there have been some reports of successful bread making with stevia.
*Whisk stevia into egg whites before adding to a batter.
*Stevia blends well with the flavours of lemon, vanilla and carob.
*If the recipe calls for the use of a blender, add stevia at the beginning of the blending.
Carrot Cake
Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 Tbs baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp stevia concentrate powder
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup zucchini
1/2 cup half and half
1 cup plain yogurt
1 Tbs pumpkin spice
Cream all moist ingredients together except eggs. Add stevia and mix well. Add eggs mixing well. Then add the remaining ingredients and stir. Place in a greased cake pan and bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes.
Artichoke Dip
Ingredients:
4 oz grated cheese, Asiago or Havarti work best
1/4 tsp stevia concentrate powder
3/4 cup mayonnaise
14 oz chopped artichoke hearts
3/4 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
1 Tbs lemon juice
1 Tbs minced fresh garlic
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Bake in a low dish or quiche dish for 20 minutes at 350 F.
Posted January 2006 | Permanent Link
Other Articles In The January Issue
- Introduction
- Healthy Feedback
- Trace Your Minerals - Part 1
- Trace Your Minerals - Part 2
- Tummy Talk - Always Listen To Your Liver Series
- Q & A with Dr. Hull
- Did You Know?
- Healthy Recipes
- Extra Help In School
Other Articles In This Category
- Healthy Recipes - November 2008
- Healthy Recipes - October 2008
- Healthy Recipes - Substitutions - September 2008
- Healthy Recipes - August 2008
- Healthy Recipes - July 2008
