People use sugar alternatives for a number of reasons, and no matter what that reason is, Splenda might be a great choice for you. I’ve been using Splenda for years as a sugar substitute in my tea and coffee, and when they came out with bigger bags of Splenda for baking I started using it in my baking too! My favorite variety of Splenda is the French Vanilla packets that I can easily add to my chai tea latte – the smoothness of the vanilla along with the perfect sweetness is enough to give me the time out I need when enjoying my tea.
When I use Splenda to substitute sugar in my baking recipes, I use half the amount of Splenda vs Sugar, since Splenda is much sweeter. This is a basic recipe I have used many times and adapted to my own needs for mini chocolate chip muffins:
Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins
- 1 cup flour
- 1⁄2teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄4teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup Splenda
- 1⁄4cup softened butter
- 1egg
- 1⁄4 cup milk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2⁄3 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
- Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, cream Splenda and butter until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla and mix. Add dry ingredients to creamed mix. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill mini muffin tins 2/3.
- Bake at 375º for 10-13 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy!
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Birdiebee says
This is a great idea to use Splenda in place of sugar. I will have to try this.
Janet W. says
I’ll have to give Splenda a try! These muffins look delicious!
Sarah Hayes says
they look yummy. i like to make swaps whenever I can
nicole dziedzic says
I love chocolate chip muffins, great with your coffee! I have never tried swapping my sugar for splenda though, I bet you can’t tell the difference when using half the amount though. Great recipe.
James Robert says
I never really knew there was something like this to substitute in cakes, cookies, muffins, etc. I need to try for my kids
shelly peterson says
We love muffins and these look so delicious. I have never baked with Splenda beefier but will have to try it out.
Mami2jcn says
Those muffins look great! My husband always uses Splenda in his coffee.