We’ve talked about what Xylitol is in a past blog post, but here’s a quick recap:
• Xylitol is a natural sweetener derived from the fibrous parts of plants – our Xylitol is derived from birch trees grown in the USA
• Xylitol is just as sweet as table sugar (sucrose), but it has about 40% fewer calories and 75% fewer carbohydrates
• Application areas include bakery, beverages, confectionery, culinary, dairy, dietary supplements, frozen desserts, fruit applications, pharmaceuticals
BAKING WITH XYLITOL
Baking season is in full force so now, we’d like to talk about how to use Xylitol in baking applications. The great part about Xylitol is that it can be used as a 1-to-1 replacement for regular sugar, so it’s easy to substitute into conventional baking recipes if you want to go the sugar-free-with-Xylitol route. Whether you’re baking cookies, breads, or muffins, baking with xylitol offers an easy way to reduce sugar without sacrificing flavor or texture.
Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons xylitol
Instructions
1. Let the oven preheat at 300°F.
2. Crack the eggs in a bowl. Whisk along with the sweetener and butter. Continue whisking until you have a uniform mixture.
3. Include some optional flavors like salt, vanilla, and cocoa powder in the mixture if preferred.
4. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Scoop out a spoonful of the batter and form this into cookies on the sheet.
5. Leave to bake for 15 minutes.
Sugar-Free Banana Bread
Ingredients
• 2 large ripe bananas — peeled
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup xylitol
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond butter
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/3 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan with cooking spray or line the pan with parchment paper so the paper overhangs two sides like handles.
2. Add all of the ingredients to a blender except the chocolate chips and blend until completely smooth and combined. You may need to stop to scrape down and stir the ingredients.
3. Add the chocolate chips to the blender and with a spatula, stir well to combine.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips.
5. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the center has set up and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Turn off the oven and allow the loaf to sit in the hot oven for 5 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour.
8. Remove from the pan and enjoy!
The Bottom Line
Recipes using Xylitol offer a delicious alternative to traditional desserts, especially for those looking to reduce sugar intake without giving up baked favorites. Whether you’re experimenting with peanut butter cookies or trying your hand at banana bread, Xylitol delivers reliable sweetness with fewer calories.