Because of my PCOS I have to be careful with my sugar intake. I’m definitely not as good as it as I should be but I try. I can’t remember the last time I had a glass of tea with sugar in it. I’ve been using Splenda for the past 5/6 years. While pregnant with Charlie, I was informed by the OB that Splenda was the only sweetner he wanted me to use. Then we had Rachael. While pregnant with her I had gestational diabetes, and the maternal-fetal medicine specialist I saw again told me the only sweetner she wanted me to use was Splenda. My one problem was baking with it seemed to cause some issues. Obviously Splenda has changed the formula some since that first baking experience 5 years ago because now it’s a dream to use. My parents both have Type II diabetes and I’m always looking for a sugar-free dessert that tastes great.
Splenda just launched a new portion to their website The Splenda Tastebook, a hard cover spiral cookbook that you can add recipes too. When you purchase the Splenda Tastebook, it will arrive with 40 recipes but you can purchase other recipes in packs or by single cards. I was lucky enough to receive a Splenda Tastebook to try out.
This weekend was the perfect weekend for it. We had the opportunity to celebrate my mom’s birthday with the whole family. I chose to make two desserts as my dad had already planned out the main meal. I went with the Cinnamon Swirl Coffecake and the Gale Gand’s Apple and Pear Crisp. I made the coffeecake before we headed over. Charlie was able to help pour the dry ingredients in so it was a joint effort. My mom couldn’t wait to try the coffeecake and had a slice before dinner was even started. I was surprised at how moist it was. The coffeecake was super easy to make even with the fact that it was a cake made from scratch.
While my dad was prepping his steaks, I started on the Apple and Pear Crisp. We ate outside and the smell wafting from the kitchen was out of this world. As pears are my dad’s favorite I knew it would be a big hit with him. Little did I know how well it would go over with everyone else. I made a double batch and when we left there was a small cereal bowl of the Crisp left for my dad. The only issue we had with making the Crisp was somewhere, somehow my mom’s peeler went missing over the past week and at first I couldn’t find a paring knife.
Gale Gand's Apple and Pear Crisp
BUY IT: You can purchase your Splenda Tastebook for $17.95. If you act quickly the recipe packs are currently on sale for $2.50 and the individual recipes are on sale for $0.50.
I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Splenda and received products necessary to facilitate my candid review. In addition, a donation was made in my name to the Meals on Wheel organization to thank me for taking the time to participate
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I have this! That book is awesome. I was looking online at everything they offer too and it really is a lot. I can’t wait to make something from the Tastebook tomorrow or Wednesday.
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Kim the Apple and Pear Crisp is out of this world delicious. My kids (who I fight to get to eat fruits and veggies) ate it and Charlie asked for more.
I definitely have to get this!! Brian is Type II and I need to offer him some treats he can have so he stays away from the sugary ones!! Thanks
Toni the recipes are amazing. I’ve really enjoyed several of them.
You might also be interested Agave Nectar as it tastes amazing, is 100% pure and natural, and is safe for diabetics.
It measures just like sugar (Some people like to put a bit less in, but I just match it too sugar in my recipes and it works just fine!)
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