Cutting sugar intake is hard as it is present in almost every food product. However, we present you with 8 simple ways to sweeten your food that doesn't need the use of sugar. Scroll to check-
Honey: Loaded with sweetness, Honey is antifungal, antibacterial, and antimicrobial and brings sweetness to any dish it’s added.
Maple Syrup: Besides making pancakes tastier, it also can be used to sweeten baked goods and coffee and also has fewer calories, more minerals, and anti-oxidant rich.
Stevia: Made from a herb, Stevia is the best alternative for sugar which is many times sweeter than sugar and honey.
Fruits: Fruits like bananas, apples, and berries are naturally sweet and don’t need sugar to enhance flavour.
Dates: With a chewy texture and caramel flavour, dates can be used as natural sweeteners in cakes and smoothies, or can be consumed as energy bites or healthier candies.
Caramelized Onion: Onions, when cooked slowly with a low heat, their sweetness becomes enhanced and can be best used as toppings in pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches.
Salt: Salt is a natural sweetness enhancer in fresh fruits. So, while making a smoothie, add a pinch of salt before adding sugar.
Coconut: You can use the mild sweet flavour of coconut to your benefit by making custard with coconut milk, sweetening a smoothie with coconut water, or adding coconut flakes to bar cookies.