GF, Dairy Free, Sugar free dessert

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Depending on what you consider artificial sweeteners, Dove

sugarless chocolates are sweetened with maltitol and don’t have any dairy

(at least that is mentioned on the label). Unfortunately they say “may

contain” nuts, so if you are very sensitive to nuts it may not

work.

I have also been trying erythritol as a sweetener. I like

to combine stevia and agave in my tea.

Pam

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One easy way to reduce sugar intake in simply to add less sugar in all recipes. I find that most things have way more sugar than they need, but you need to give your body a break from the massive amount of sugar and get used to less. Then you will find that everything with the normal amount of sugar tastes way too sweet! I usually cut sugar in recipes by 1/2 to a 1/3, but generally to taste is the best way (after you've had low or no sugar for a while so you aren't as used to it).

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We've also done some research on this subject, and we've come to a similar conclusion. While agave nectar is lower on the glycemic index than traditional sugar, much more agave is needed to get the same results as using sugar, so the glycemic value of the final product with agave could potentially be the same as or higher than a product made with sugar.Our pastry chef has been looking into reduced-sugar desserts for about a year now and we have yet to find a low glycemic value recipe that meets our standards for taste and quality. We do replace refined white sugar with organic evaporated cane juice for customers who are vegan or request less processed ingredients, but that substitution does not alter the glycemic value of the product.For now, our best advice for those who want to reduce their glycemic load without compromising on taste and quality is to have a smaller portion of a traditional dessert.- KraftBusiness ManagerLet Them Eat Cake, The Allergy-Friendly Patisserie LLChttp://www.allergyfriendlypastries.com408/940-6887> > > From: Kristy Lund <kristy.lund@...>> Subject: [ ] Re: GF, Dairy Free, Sugar free dessert> , amirar7777@...> Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009, 12:38 PM> > > � > > > > Cafe Gratitude (Berkeley, SF, San and maybe a few other places) has amazing desserts that are sweetened with Agave.� All their food (save occasional wheat tortillas at special locations) is gluten and dairy-free.� Many of their desserts have nuts though, in case that is a factor.� My favorite is the coconut cream pie, but they also have lot of chocolate options too.> > Good luck!> Kristy>

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Hi!Where can I find erythritol and do you have any dessert products to recommend that are GFCF without the table sugar, etc.? I've looked into the BED and it's too strict for me-- etc. For example, I need to eat bananas quite often to help stabilize my potassium, which is always low. It's so odd and chaotic that I crave sugar daily, yet it causes me to throw up. It makes me sick..... <sigh>....difficult. I so want my life back!!!!!

thank you!JemmaOn Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 10:57 AM, mandelicious <mandelicious@...> wrote:

 

two things:

terra nostra makes a rice milk chocolate that is greaat. definitely tastes like milk chocolate, but without milk. unfortunately, it does have sugar, so it won't help for your current situation, but maybe in the future when the candida has settled.

erythritol is a sugar alcohol that is created by fermentation. it is used by the body ecology diet, mainly to kill candida. i use it in baking or with chocolate desserts. coconut flour is great, very low carb, if you can eat eggs.

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> Does anyone know of any GFCS (gluten and casein free) dessert that is also sugar free (of refined sugar and artificial sweetners)?

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> I have an issue of needing something sweet, and must replace my current (milk) chocolate purchases. I'm highly allergic to dairy but find it hard to remove " candy " from my diet (candida. My the grace of God, I've removed all other dairy and gluten products. When the Candida screams to be fed, I struggle emotionally and intellectually overriding this physiological drive.

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> Any suggestions would be most helpful and appreciated!! I also have never baked GF things before. I haven't yet entered the baking territory yet. I'm thinking it's an endeavor right around the corner.. I also cannot eat nuts.

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> Thank you!!!!

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Hi,

In addition to erythritol, I use xylitol, another sugar alcohol with

an extremely low glycemic index (7). You can find both of these in

most health food stores. Emerald Forest is a brand that makes both of

these. You can check out their web site for more info on these

products as well as coconut palm sugar, another great sweetener with

a lower glycemic index than sugar, but still higher than the alcohol

sugars. I also use a product called " Fruit Sweet " by Wax Orchards to

bake with. It is a liquid fruit juice concentrate (pear and

pineapple) that you can substitute 1:1 for recipes calling for Agave.

It is much sweeter than sugar so if substituting for sugar, you use

2/3 the amount. Also, since it is a liquid, you need to cut down on

other liquids in the recipe by 1/3 to compensate. You can check out

their web site below. They also make a " Pear Sweet " . Beyond that, I

often use apple butter, applesauce and other pureed fruits to sweeten

baked goods and to cut down on the oil. I also use almond flour a lot

in baked goods since it ups the protein content and decreases the

carbs. There are several good almond flour cookbooks out there. A new

one just came out by Elana Amsterdam called the " Gluten Free Almond

Flour Cookbook. She uses only almond flour and agave in her recipes,

but if you don't like agave, you can substitute the fruit sweet or

xylitol or whatever you like. Almond flour is yummy, but expensive. I

buy it in bulk on the internet from Honeyville Farms. I find their

brand works the best and they are certified GF. Use only blanched

almond flour for baking, not the almond meal. There are some great

baked good recipes in her book that are easy and tasty! Hope this helps.

Goldbeck

http://shop.emeraldforestxylitol.com/

http://www.waxorchards.com/

http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/blanchedalmondflour5lb.aspx?

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