Holiday Recipes- SF Truvia/Splenda

marymazilla
on 11/24/09 5:10 am, edited 11/25/09 4:02 am - GARDEN CITY, MI
Pecan Pie with Truvia™ Natural Sweetener
Yield: 8 servings

Pecan Pie with Truvia 

Be tempted by this unbelievably addictive and decadent pie! Made with traditional pecans, wholesome oats and Truvia™ natural sweetener, this pie has 65% less sugar and contains 20% fewer calories* than a sugar-sweetened pecan pie. Make this pie your family tradition!

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 unbaked, Pie Shell 9"
½ cup dark corn syrup
16 packets Truvia™
½ cup quick oats
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ tsp salt
2 large eggs, beaten
¾ cup pecans
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp water
1 tsp molasses

Directions

1. Assemble all ingredients.
2. Preheat oven to 350° F.
3. In a medium mixing bowl combine:
corn syrup, Truvia™, oats, melted butter, salt, beaten eggs, pecans, vanilla, water and molasses.
4. Pour into a prepared unbaked pie shell.
5. Bake @ 350° F for 45-50 minutes until set.
6. For a crisper bottom crust, preheat a cookie sheet in the oven before placing unbaked pie on sheet to bake.
7. Allow pie to rest on a cooling rack for an hour before slicing.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories 340; Total Fat, 21g; Saturated Fat, 7g; Trans Fat, 0g; Cholesterol, 115mg; Sodium, 280mg; Total Carbohydrate, 42g; Dietary Fiber, 2g; Sugars, 9g; Erythritol, 7g: Protein, 5g; Vitamin A, 10% DV; Vitamin C, 0% DV; Calcium, 2% DV; Iron, 6% DV.

"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
       
 

    
marymazilla
on 11/24/09 5:20 am - GARDEN CITY, MI
Cooked Cranberry Sauce with Truvia

Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

2 cups cranberries, washed
½ tsp cinnamon
¾ cup water
12 packets of Truvia™ Natural Sweetener

Procedure

1. Assemble all ingredients.
2. Place cranberries in cooking kettle; add Truvia™, cinnamon, water and salt; cook over medium heat for 25 minutes; stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat; allow to cool for 25 minutes.
4. Transfer into bowl; cover; serve warm or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories 10; Total Fat, 0g; Saturated Fat, 0g; Trans Fat, 0g; Cholesterol, 0mg; Sodium, 0mg; Total Carbohydrate, 5g; Dietary Fiber, 1g; Sugars, 0g; Erythritol, 3g: Protein, 0g; Vitamin A, 0% DV; Vitamin C, 4% DV; Calcium, 0% DV; Iron, 0% DV.

"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
       
 

    
garnet408
on 11/24/09 5:55 am - Tampa , FL
Thanks for those great recipes.... that sound really yummy...
lol

Anna

                    
marymazilla
on 11/24/09 8:06 pm - GARDEN CITY, MI
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie

Crust
: 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted maragine or butter
Mix together and press into a 9" pie pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
Or if you are like me, buy an already made pie crust.

2nd Layer: 8 oz light cream cheese
1 tbsp milk
2 tbsp splenda
Blend together then add:
1.5 cups sugar free cool whip
Spread evenly on crust

3rd Layer: 1 cup milk
2 (sm pkg) sugar free vanilla instant pudding
Blend together for 1 to 2 minutes. Then mix in:
1(16 oz) can of pumpkin
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp all spice
Spread pumpkin mixture over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
       
 

    
Pam Eilf
on 11/25/09 12:42 am - Pinconning, MI
Mary

Have you cooked with Truvia?  I don't like the taste of it in my coffee, I wondered if it was different baking with?

Thanks

   We write our own destiny.  We become what we do.

marymazilla
on 11/25/09 4:01 am - GARDEN CITY, MI
I made some cookies the other day and nobody complained about them. In fact I didn't even get to snitch one.

I used it in my cranberry relish and it was fine.

"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
       
 

    
ttjab3
on 11/25/09 12:37 pm - Mio, MI


Hi Mary,
I have never heard of Truvia !!!   Is that a sugar replacement??

Your recipe for Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie sounds sooooooo good!!  I want to try it.
Thanks for posting it!!

God Bless,

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marymazilla
on 11/25/09 2:39 pm - GARDEN CITY, MI
Truvia is the name brand for stivia It is the new splenda stuff. but it taste like sugar.

"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
       
 

    
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