Emerald Forest makes goodies for your sweet tooth - gum, mints, sour candies as well as an artificial sweetener. They also offer various flavors of coffee shots. Their low carb products are sweetened by Xylitol.Xylitol is a sweet derivative from non-genetically modified, pesticide-free corn. It has no toxicity, is not linked to any diseases and, in fact, is actually great for dental health because it creates an alkaline pH in the mouth which fights off bacteria and plaque. Don't eat too much, though, because it has a mild laxative effect.
Emerald Forest products are safe for diabetics because Xylitol has fewer than 3 calories per gram. There is no glucose spike in the blood because it's glycemic index is only seven.
If you love to bake, click HERE for some delicious recipes from Emerald Forest. Check out their recipe contest, too!
Best Brownies-
Ingredients:
½ Cup melted butter or vegetable oil
¾ Cup xylitol or more to taste
1 Tsp vanilla
2 eggs
½ Cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/3 Cup cocoa
¼ Tsp baking powder
¼ Tsp salt
½ Cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Stir oil or melted butter, xylitol and vanilla together in a large bowl. Add eggs, beat until well blended using a spoon. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Add nuts if desired. Spread into a greased 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until brownie pulls away from the edge of the pan. Cool in pan and frost with chocolate cream cheese frosting. Makes 16 brownies.
Creamcheese Frosting-
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp cocoa powder
½ Cup xylitol
6 Tbsp light cream or canned milk
4 Oz light cream cheese
1 Tsp vanilla
Directions:
Place butter, cocoa, and xylitol in a double boiler over bowling water. Heat until xylitol is dissolved. Pour into blender and add cream cheese, cream, and vanilla. Blend until smooth. Let stand or cool until spreadable.
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