Splenda is dextrose mixed with sucralose. The sucralose won't raise your blood sugar, but the dextrose will (it's used in glucose tablets to treat hypoglycemia). Your better off buying liquid sucralose, which I've found has no impact on my blood sugar.
Diet coke uses aspartame as the sweetener. Unfotunately, I'm allergic to it, so I can't test it. Anyone else want to try?
Yogurts are an interesting category, I'll add it to the list.
I like to use liquid sucralose (brand name EZ-Sweetz, Amazon (USA) link): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003LECIDE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_aGTTDbG5P0S2M
These are the little bottles that fit nicely in a pocket or purse. For me, one drop is sufficient to sweeten a 12-ounce cup of coffee. I carry a bottle everywhere I go and put it in all my unsweetened beverage. Best part, it’s carb-free cause it’s just sucralose without the fillers that come in those little powder packets (Splenda, the yellow packet, is the sweetener packet with sucralose). Score! 😊
I buy EZ Sweetz liquid sucralose from Amazon.
Dumb name, great product. No aftertaste at all, either, unlike some of the powdered forms.
Don't be put off by the cost. A little goes a long way. Those three little bottles are the same as ~1,300 packets.
Count a packet of Splenda as 1g carbs.
If you are using the granulated splenda, measure it as directed (volumetrically) and then weigh the granulated spenda. The weight is all carbs.
This is why a lot of people use EZ Sweetz sucralose drops. It's the active ingredient (sucralose) in water. 1 drop = 1 packet of Splenda
Truvia contains stevia w/ erythritol. I just dumped my splenda (which contains maltodextrin, a thickener that adds carbs) and bought some Truvia. Some people swear by EZ-Sweetz which is sucralose w/o the maltodextrin thickener: http://www.amazon.com/Packs-0-5-Liquid-Sweetener-Servings/dp/B003LECIDE/ref=pd_rhf_shvl_1
So, while the marscarpone balls were chilling in the fridge, I decided to make use of the leftover coating chocolate to cover some truffles.
Ingredients (and amazingly simple instructions):
Mix the cocoa and coconut oil with a fork until it is smooth and lump free. This takes a few minutes, but keep at it. When combined, add a big lump of peanut butter and the sweetener and mix like the devil. As long as the peanut butter is not cold, it will blend right in.
Put in the freezer to harden a little (about 15 minutes), then take out, shape into balls and let harden in the fridge for about a half an hour. When hardened, simply roll around in the same chocolate coating as in the other recipe and refrigerate.
I swear, they melt in your mouth and taste like amazing chocolate-peanut butter truffles.
Try the liquid sucralose drops (EZ-Sweetz) as the Splenda packets contain maltodextrin. I use these all the time with no triggering effect.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LECIDE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This stuff. It's liquid sucralose. Splenda in drops instead of granular.
http://www.amazon.com/Packs-0-5-Liquid-Sweetener-Servings/dp/B003LECIDE