Christmas 2022: Sugar Substitutes For Baking

By Nikita Toppo

Looking for some healthy alternatives of sugar for baking? Here are five natural sweeteners to sweeten your desserts.

Dates

Unlike sugar, these dried fruits are a good source of nutrients and apart from adding sweetness, dates also enhance the flavour.

Honey

This natural sweetener has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can be used for smoothies and sauces along with desserts.

Stevia

This plant-based sweetener has very little calories and is available in both liquid and powdered form.

Coconut Sugar

Derived from the coconut palm sap, this is a healthy substitute of sugar that has the exact same flavour.

Jaggery

Being rich in nutrients and antioxidants, jaggery is the most popular substitute of sugar in India.