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The 6 Keto Sweeteners Anyone On A Low-Carb Diet Needs In Their Pantry

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Alyssa Gray

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We proved long ago that following a keto lifestyle doesn't mean kicking sweet stuff to the curb. There are tons of ways to make your favorite cakes and cookies totally low-carb, but it all comes down to having a good keto-friendly sugar substitute. After dreaming up all those delicious desserts (and suffering our fair share of kitchen disasters) we've become experts in knowing which keto sweeteners to trust and when to use them. Let's touch on our tips first:

Some keto sweeteners might taste sweeter than a normal granulated sugar, so if you're turning a standard recipe keto, it could need adjustments to ensure to keep it tasting right. Start with 25-percent less sugar during the conversion process—or if you're not too concerned with a high sweetness level, a 1:1 ratio works just fine.

Also, know that some keto sweeteners don't function quite the same as normal white sugar because of variables like flavor, aftertaste, and granule size. It may take some trial and error to decide which of our favorites (below) you like best.

Delish Favorite

Swerve Granular Sugar Replacement

Granular Sugar Replacement

If Delish kitchen editors had to pick a favorite keto sweetener, it'd be this best-selling granular sugar substitute from Swerve. It's the perfect ingredient to add to baked goods and sweet treats.

For No-Bake Treats

Swerve Confectioners Sugar

Confectioners Sugar
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Confectioners sugar is a must when making frosting and many no-bake desserts. The light, dissolvable texture ensures your sweets won't be grainy. Just beware: This stuff may not thicken exactly like normal powdered sugar would.

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Value Pack

The People's Keto Company Keto Sweetener Allulose Plus (2-Pack)

Keto Sweetener Allulose Plus (2-Pack)
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This allulose sweetener is all-purpose, so it can be used in cooking and baking or simply added to your black coffee or tea.

Monk Fruit

Whole Earth Monk Fruit With Erythritol Sugar Alternative

Monk Fruit With Erythritol Sugar Alternative
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Monk fruit is a super sweet fruit that adds flavor to recipes without adding calories. Know that monk fruit sweeteners may mess with the texture of your finished food just a little bit, though. Play around until your comfortable with it.

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Liquid Sweetener

Steviva KetoseSweet Liquid

KetoseSweet Liquid
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This sweetener comes in liquid form, so it's good for mixing into drinks, like hot chocolate or coffee.

Individual Packets

Stevia in the Raw Zero Calorie Sweetener (100 Packets)

Zero Calorie Sweetener (100 Packets)
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With stevia, a little bit goes a long way. A helpful hint from the Delish test kitchen: For each cup of regular sugar a recipe calls for, you’ll likely only need one teaspoon of powdered stevia.

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