The BEST Natural Sweeteners on the Market
Sweeteners!!!
Life is just better when it’s sweet, isn’t it? I’ve always had a major sweet tooth, and discovering healthy, natural sweeteners has been a game-changer. Don’t get me wrong—I love savory foods too—but a life without dessert? No thank you.
The best part is, you don’t have to rely on artificial sweeteners forever. I’ve found some amazing natural options that don’t spike my blood sugar, and I can’t wait to share them with you!
1. Allulose
Allulose is a natural sweetener found in figs, molasses, and other fruits. It has the same chemical formula as fructose, but its structure is slightly different. That means our bodies don’t metabolize it like sugar—it passes through more like fiber without raising blood sugar levels. You can buy pure allulose online, or find blends with other sweeteners at most grocery stores.
2. Stevia
Stevia is a plant-based, calorie-free sweetener made from the leaves of the Stevia Rebaudiana plant. It’s been used for centuries and is much sweeter than sugar, so you only need a little. You’ll often see it in liquid drops or blended into powdered sweetener mixes.
3. Monk Fruit
Monk fruit is another natural, zero-calorie sweetener, originally from China. Some people find it works perfectly for them, though for me it’s a bit inconsistent—sometimes it affects my glucose, sometimes it doesn’t. But when it’s blended with other sweeteners (especially in products from ChocZero), my numbers stay steady. It’s a great option to try!
4. Inulin
Inulin is a type of prebiotic fiber that supports gut health and digestion. Chicory root is one of the richest sources, and it also helps improve nutrient absorption and insulin resistance. I especially love the chicory root inulin blends from LC Foods—they’re fantastic!
5. Erythritol
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that stimulates the sweet receptors on your tongue without raising blood sugar. My body tolerates it well, though in larger amounts I notice a cooling or metallic taste. On its own, it’s not my favorite, but in blends it works beautifully and digests easily for me.
Sweeteners I Avoid
Not every sweetener works for me, and these are the ones I generally stay away from:
Maltitol – Tastes good and cheap to produce, but often causes major digestive upset.
Aspartame – Found in diet sodas. I’ll admit I still have one occasionally, but I know it’s not the best choice.
Xylitol – Tastes fine but doesn’t sit well with my stomach, and it’s dangerous for pets.
Maltodextrin – Highly processed and can spike blood sugar just like regular sugar.
Sucralose – Better than some options, but still artificial and raises my levels more than the natural sweeteners do.
Honey, Agave, Coconut Sugar, Maple Syrup, Dates, and High-Sugar Fruits – Delicious, but too high in natural sugars for me. I mainly use fruit only to treat low blood sugar episodes.
Final Thoughts
Finding the right sweetener is such a personal journey—everyone’s body reacts differently. For me, the best options are allulose, stevia, monk fruit blends, inulin, and erythritol. With these, dessert is absolutely back on the table—hallelujah!
