I want to give up splenda but..

Karla1960 · 01-22-2009, 06:56 AM

I don't know what to put in my coffee. it's the only thing I put splenda in. Any suggestions?

Flipz · 01-22-2009, 06:59 AM

DaVinci Gourmet Sugar Free Flavored Syrups

These are great. I have the vanilla, kahlua and the carmel.

Karla1960 · 01-22-2009, 07:00 AM

But.....they have splenda in them

Kaimi2008 · 01-22-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Flipz

DaVinci Gourmet Sugar Free Flavored Syrups

These are great. I have the vanilla, kahlua and the carmel.

I was going to suggest the same thing BUT she wants to GIVE up Splenda. or not after trying these.

Kaimi2008 · 01-22-2009, 07:01 AM

Sorry, we were posting @ the same time.

Carleigh · 01-22-2009, 07:03 AM

You could go with stevia. I use it, but it's an acquired taste.

I like either xyilitol or erythritol though. It seems consistently sweet to me.

Flipz · 01-22-2009, 07:04 AM

The syrups have a liquid version. I was thinking you wanted to give up the powder which has the mixures in them.

Flipz · 01-22-2009, 07:06 AM

Maybe Truvia. Made with Erythritol 3g per serving.

2BabesMama · 01-22-2009, 07:06 AM

I can't get used to the stevia taste. Maybe I'm trying the wrong stuff. Is the liquid stevia also tend to bitter?

I believe I need to get off the AS train too, but right now...not ready.

2BabesMama · 01-22-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 2BabesMama

Is the liquid stevia also tend to bitter?

Great structure sentence and correctly grammatical.

Karla1960 · 01-22-2009, 07:08 AM

I'm probably going to give stevia a try. Or maybe just heavy whipping cream, or I will just learn to drink it black. That seems the easiest huh!

dae_tona · 01-22-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Karla1960

I'm probably going to give stevia a try. Or maybe just heavy whipping cream, or I will just learn to drink it black. That seems the easiest huh!

Black coffee is da bomb! I love it! It's when you truly, fully can taste the flavor of the coffee.

But if you're looking for something else-Stevia is always a good choice. But put too much in-and it will get bitter in a hurry.

Unsweetened Chocolate Almond Breeze goes great in coffee, too. (No AS in that)

Dyan

junkfoodmonkey · 01-22-2009, 07:14 AM

Maybe try cutting down to half what you have now for a while and then half that until you eventually cut it out altogether. That might be easier than going cold turkey from sweetened to unsweetened.

KlingonBabe · 01-22-2009, 07:19 AM

Blech. I'd rather give up coffee than drink it black. I depend on my sweetened morning tea. Again, I'd rather drink plain water than unsweetened tea.

And I need to know that, if I should desire it, a SF dessert is a possibility.

You're going to have to pry my Splenda out of my cold dead hands.

Carleigh · 01-22-2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 2BabesMama

Great structure sentence and correctly grammatical.

Do you know, when I read your post I didn't even stumbled on it!!

The stevia tends to bitter

but you really have to experiment with it. Sometimes too little makes it bitter as does too much!

Forgotten18 · 01-22-2009, 07:31 AM

I drink my coffee black...I used to love splenda in it, but I slowly cut down to none. Flavored coffee is another option, as well as putting cream in.

Lisahere · 01-22-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KlingonBabe

Blech. I'd rather give up coffee than drink it black. I depend on my sweetened morning tea. Again, I'd rather drink plain water than unsweetened tea.

And I need to know that, if I should desire it, a SF dessert is a possibility.

You're going to have to pry my Splenda out of my cold dead hands.

me too.

jacksmixedtape · 01-22-2009, 07:54 AM

A packet of NuNaturals stevia (sometimes two) for a mug.

Erythritol would work well, too.

CurlsNCuffs · 01-22-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KlingonBabe

Blech. I'd rather give up coffee than drink it black. I depend on my sweetened morning tea. Again, I'd rather drink plain water than unsweetened tea.

And I need to know that, if I should desire it, a SF dessert is a possibility.

You're going to have to pry my Splenda out of my cold dead hands.

LeanLioness · 01-22-2009, 08:37 AM

I drink my coffee black with only a smidge of coconut oil in it..........

This is the coffee I drink and I use Nutiva coconut oil................So, yummy!!!

dae_tona · 01-22-2009, 08:44 AM

And coconut oil works GREAT in coffee! I use that once in awhile in my coffee. Gives it a sweet, nutty taste. Perhaps you could try coffee with CO in it?

Dyan

Karla1960 · 01-22-2009, 09:51 AM

I already put 1tblsp of co on my coffee. I think I will try the flavored coffee, maybe I won't miss the splenda if it is flavored. Any recs for some good flavored coffee?

lisabinil · 01-22-2009, 09:53 AM

Rogers Gourmet Coffee & Tea Market :: Organic Coffee Co.

Minnas · 01-22-2009, 10:43 AM

Try the Sweetleaf Plus stevia powder (if you haven't already.) I have tried every brand and never thought I would EVER be able to use stevia until I tried this. I wouldn't touch any other brand but this stuff is not bad at all. Not as sweet as Splenda but no bitterness or nasty taste like the rest. I have some of the liquid Sweetleaf in flavors and I don't like it as much. It's not bad but it's not great to me.

wcrod · 01-22-2009, 12:29 PM

I really like stevia. We buy the 1-pound size NOW brand of the 100% stevia extract. Just a tiny bit of that goes a long way (such that we're 2 years and counting on this 1-pound bottle!) When I first started using stevia I noticed a bitter aftertaste but I can't even detect it now. I guess I'm used to it.

msbaggypants · 01-22-2009, 12:33 PM

Have you tried a coffee press? DH and I love ours, it makes coffee nice and strong without the bitter, so it tastes really good black. Sometimes I mix it 1/2 with flavored coffee and some cream.

SashimiMark · 01-22-2009, 12:34 PM

I'm giving up splenda as well. I've been using stevia in my coffee. It can have a bitter/licorice taste to it, but it's okay in coffee.

afuentes · 01-22-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Karla1960

I don't know what to put in my coffee. it's the only thing I put splenda in. Any suggestions?

I use DaVinci's syrups in my coffee. I know it is made w/sucrolose but oh well. I am not at the point yet to give up all chemicals.

afuentes · 01-22-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KlingonBabe

Blech. I'd rather give up coffee than drink it black. I depend on my sweetened morning tea. Again, I'd rather drink plain water than unsweetened tea.

And I need to know that, if I should desire it, a SF dessert is a possibility.

You're going to have to pry my Splenda out of my cold dead hands.

I am with you KlingonBabe!

MarblesLongGone · 01-22-2009, 03:21 PM

I was raised on unsweetened black coffee, and unsweetened tea, so I really can't understand the big fuss.

01-22-2009, 06:56 AM	#1
Karla1960 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,702 Gallery: Karla1960 Stats: 160/151/120 WOE: weight watchers Start Date: 09/24/2012	I want to give up splenda but.. I don't know what to put in my coffee. it's the only thing I put splenda in. Any suggestions?

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01-22-2009, 06:59 AM	#2
Flipz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 922 Gallery: Flipz Stats: 350/350/275 WOE: Low Carb	DaVinci Gourmet Sugar Free Flavored Syrups These are great. I have the vanilla, kahlua and the carmel.

01-22-2009, 07:00 AM	#3
Karla1960 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,702 Gallery: Karla1960 Stats: 160/151/120 WOE: weight watchers Start Date: 09/24/2012	But.....they have splenda in them

01-22-2009, 07:01 AM	#5
Kaimi2008 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,713 Gallery: Kaimi2008 Stats: 197.2/181.0/155 (for now) 5'6" WOE: Jenny Craig At-Home Start Date: November 2, 2012	Sorry, we were posting @ the same time.

01-22-2009, 07:03 AM	#6
Carleigh Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,496 Gallery: Carleigh	You could go with stevia. I use it, but it's an acquired taste. I like either xyilitol or erythritol though. It seems consistently sweet to me.

01-22-2009, 07:04 AM	#7
Flipz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 922 Gallery: Flipz Stats: 350/350/275 WOE: Low Carb	The syrups have a liquid version. I was thinking you wanted to give up the powder which has the mixures in them.

01-22-2009, 07:06 AM	#8
Flipz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 922 Gallery: Flipz Stats: 350/350/275 WOE: Low Carb	Maybe Truvia. Made with Erythritol 3g per serving.

01-22-2009, 07:06 AM	#9
2BabesMama Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,252 Gallery: 2BabesMama WOE: Back to LC 12/30/11 Start Date: LCing 6/1/03	I can't get used to the stevia taste. Maybe I'm trying the wrong stuff. Is the liquid stevia also tend to bitter? I believe I need to get off the AS train too, but right now...not ready.

01-22-2009, 07:08 AM	#11
Karla1960 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,702 Gallery: Karla1960 Stats: 160/151/120 WOE: weight watchers Start Date: 09/24/2012	I'm probably going to give stevia a try. Or maybe just heavy whipping cream, or I will just learn to drink it black. That seems the easiest huh!

01-22-2009, 07:14 AM	#13
junkfoodmonkey Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 5,182 Gallery: junkfoodmonkey Stats: 213/193/140 WOE: Atkins - Induction Start Date: Original Nov 2003 Current 17 Sep 2012	Maybe try cutting down to half what you have now for a while and then half that until you eventually cut it out altogether. That might be easier than going cold turkey from sweetened to unsweetened.

01-22-2009, 07:19 AM	#14
KlingonBabe Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wandering around the Delta Quadrant Posts: 2,182 Gallery: KlingonBabe Stats: Miserable/Sane/FABULOUS	Blech. I'd rather give up coffee than drink it black. I depend on my sweetened morning tea. Again, I'd rather drink plain water than unsweetened tea. And I need to know that, if I should desire it, a SF dessert is a possibility. You're going to have to pry my Splenda out of my cold dead hands.

01-22-2009, 07:31 AM	#16
Forgotten18 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 68 Gallery: Forgotten18 Stats: 198/173/160 WOE: Zero Carb Start Date: 11/01/08	I drink my coffee black...I used to love splenda in it, but I slowly cut down to none. Flavored coffee is another option, as well as putting cream in.

01-22-2009, 07:54 AM	#18
jacksmixedtape Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: going to school in NC Posts: 3,514 Gallery: jacksmixedtape Stats: 160/140ish, 5'11" WOE: gluten-free whole foods Start Date: May 2007	A packet of NuNaturals stevia (sometimes two) for a mug. Erythritol would work well, too.

01-22-2009, 08:37 AM	#20
LeanLioness Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Belleville, IL (St Louis Metro area) Posts: 5,755 Gallery: LeanLioness Stats: 250/205/130 (-45 since Feb) WOE: PBP / Paleo combined with IF Start Date: Last restart: 02/06/2011	I drink my coffee black with only a smidge of coconut oil in it.......... This is the coffee I drink and I use Nutiva coconut oil................So, yummy!!!

01-22-2009, 08:44 AM	#21
dae_tona MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Enchanted Desert Posts: 2,316 Gallery: dae_tona Stats: 186/124 5'0 size 2 in misses/sz 7 in juniors WOE: Eating like a thin person Start Date: Feb 2002/Maintaining since May 2004	And coconut oil works GREAT in coffee! I use that once in awhile in my coffee. Gives it a sweet, nutty taste. Perhaps you could try coffee with CO in it? Dyan

01-22-2009, 09:51 AM	#22
Karla1960 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,702 Gallery: Karla1960 Stats: 160/151/120 WOE: weight watchers Start Date: 09/24/2012	I already put 1tblsp of co on my coffee. I think I will try the flavored coffee, maybe I won't miss the splenda if it is flavored. Any recs for some good flavored coffee?

01-22-2009, 09:53 AM	#23
lisabinil Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 18,024 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 287/Restart 206/177/160 5'6" WOE: Healthy Carb for Optimum Health Start Date: 2/4/10	Rogers Gourmet Coffee & Tea Market :: Organic Coffee Co.

01-22-2009, 10:43 AM	#24
Minnas Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,616 Gallery: Minnas Stats: 28/8-10/8-10 WOE: Lost VLC/Now LC/Lower calorie through lower fat	Try the Sweetleaf Plus stevia powder (if you haven't already.) I have tried every brand and never thought I would EVER be able to use stevia until I tried this. I wouldn't touch any other brand but this stuff is not bad at all. Not as sweet as Splenda but no bitterness or nasty taste like the rest. I have some of the liquid Sweetleaf in flavors and I don't like it as much. It's not bad but it's not great to me.

01-22-2009, 12:29 PM	#25
wcrod Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 60 Gallery: wcrod Stats: 220/175/165 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 2000	I really like stevia. We buy the 1-pound size NOW brand of the 100% stevia extract. Just a tiny bit of that goes a long way (such that we're 2 years and counting on this 1-pound bottle!) When I first started using stevia I noticed a bitter aftertaste but I can't even detect it now. I guess I'm used to it.

01-22-2009, 12:33 PM	#26
msbaggypants Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NE Posts: 468 Gallery: msbaggypants Stats: 207/207/160 WOE: Atkins 72 Start Date: 8/9/06 restart 9/15/11	Have you tried a coffee press? DH and I love ours, it makes coffee nice and strong without the bitter, so it tastes really good black. Sometimes I mix it 1/2 with flavored coffee and some cream.

01-22-2009, 12:34 PM	#27
SashimiMark Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 2,867 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: in love with myself WOE: organic whole foods with lots of fat Start Date: January 2008	I'm giving up splenda as well. I've been using stevia in my coffee. It can have a bitter/licorice taste to it, but it's okay in coffee.

01-22-2009, 03:21 PM	#30
MarblesLongGone Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,805 Gallery: MarblesLongGone Stats: 273/214/188 6'0" WOE: Grain-free, sugar-free, real foods Start Date: 2010 (I have years of weight data recorded)	I was raised on unsweetened black coffee, and unsweetened tea, so I really can't understand the big fuss.