![]() The stevia plant has been used for food and medicinal purposes for hundreds of years, and its leaves and crude extracts have been sold as a dietary supplement. Stevia sweeteners are derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) plant, an herbal shrub native to South America. Stevia sweeteners are also used in several tabletop sweeteners, such as Truvia®, Pure Via®, Stevia In The Raw®, SPLENDA® Naturals Stevia Sweetener, SweetLeaf® and Enliten®, as well as other retail products sold under store-brand names. However, a recipe that uses stevia sweeteners in place of sugar may turn out slightly different because, in addition to sweetness, sugar plays several roles related to volume and texture in recipes but varies based on the type of recipe. ![]() Because they are stable at high temperatures, stevia sweeteners can be used in baked goods. Stevia sweeteners can be used by food and beverage manufacturers as an ingredient in beverages (such as diet sodas, light or low-sugar juices and flavored waters), canned fruits, condiments, dairy products (such as ice cream, flavored milk and yogurt) and other foods (such as baked goods, cereals, chocolate and other confections) and syrups. Stevia sweeteners range from being 200-350 times sweeter than sugar, and as such only small amounts of stevia sweeteners are needed to match the sweetness provided by sugar. Like other no-calorie sweeteners, stevia sweeteners are intensely sweet. While some types of sweeteners in this category are considered low-calorie (e.g., aspartame) and others are no-calorie (e.g., stevia sweeteners, monk fruit sweeteners and sucralose), collectively they are often referred to as sugar substitutes, high-intensity sweeteners, non-nutritive sweeteners or low-calorie sweeteners. Stevia sweeteners are no-calorie sweeteners that can be used to lower one’s intake of added sugars while still providing satisfaction from enjoying the taste of something sweet. Learn more about the Stevia CPE Self-Study Activity here WHAT ARE STEVIA SWEETENERS? Either way, you’ll love this chocolate-y beverage and it’s sure to become a new favorite.Download the Stevia Fact Sheet for Consumers hereĭownload the Stevia CPE Self-Study Activity here Only 3 ingredients are required and then it’s optional to top it off with whipped cream and chocolate curls. If you love hot cocoa but want to change things up and make a frozen version, then you’ll love this recipe. You can see from my picture below that I was a bit excited to try it. We had gone to New York to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and made sure to go to the famous restaurant to get the delicious, frozen drink. My love for Frozen Hot Cocoa grew even more when the hubby and I visited the restaurant, Serendipity, in NYC in October. It was a hit with the family and reminded me of a more water-y frosty from Wendy’s. I had heard about Frozen Hot Cocoa for years but just tried it for the first time a few months ago when I made this recipe. This year I was introduced to Frozen Hot Chocolate, and I’m still trying to debate which one I like more! They are both SO delicious and chocolate-y it’s hard to pick a favorite. ![]() I LOVE HOT COCOA!! It’s been a favorite for years and years, like many of you, I’m sure.
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