More About: 'Natural-sweeteners'
Honey vs. Agave: A Sweet Debate
When it comes to natural sweeteners, honey and agave syrup often emerge as popular contenders in the kitchen. Both offer unique flavors, culinary versatility, and perceived benefits, making them staples for health-conscious individuals. But how do these two sweeteners stack up nutritionally and environmentally?
Jelly vs. Jam: Preserves, Conserves & More
Get ready for the culinary timeline you never knew you needed, our favorite recipes, and best jars to stock your pantry.
Sweeten to Taste: A Guide to Sugars and Alternative Sweeteners
There are lots of different types of sugars out there, and just as many sugar alternatives waiting to replace them. Whether you’re looking to cut out sugar entirely, scale back your sugar intake, or even to replace your tried-and-true sugar with a different type of sweetener (monkfruit, anyone?), we’ve assembled a handy guide to help ...
We Put This Small-Batch Raw Honey on Everything and Here’s Why
We’re committed to raising the bar for your favorite pantry essentials—and that includes the irresistible golden superfood, honey. We’ve added three small-batch raw honeys to our Thrive Market branded products line: Non-GMO Avocado Honey, Organic Wildflower Honey, and Organic Creamy Highland Honey.
Paleo Snack Solve: Gluten-Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
Good luck keeping your hands off this batch of gluten-free treats. Each muffin is packed with shredded zucchini, a handful of chocolate chips, and a trio of GF flours (almond, coconut, and cassava). It’s the perfect paleo-friendly snack, quick breakfast, or even post-dinner nibble. These muffins freeze well, but we don’t think you’ll have a ...
Keto Vanilla Pudding Recipe
Think you can’t indulge a sweet tooth while going keto? Think again. Just follow our recipe for a creamy, make-ahead pudding infused with unsweetened almond milk, rich vanilla bean seeds, gelatin, and one of our favorite alternative sweeteners. Aside from tempering the eggs to avoid curdling (a simple process involving a whisk and a steady ...
Stevia vs. Sugar: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts
Life is always a little bit sweeter when sugar is involved. Mary Poppins used sugar to make the medicine go down well. But would a modern Ms. Poppins use stevia? What’s the difference between sugar vs stevia? Gone are the days when white sugar is the only pick—alternative sweeteners have become increasingly accessible in recent ...
Maple Syrup vs. Honey
When you think about maple syrup and honey, two naturally derived, naturally sugary foods, you can’t help but wonder if Mother Nature might have a sweet tooth. While one is an essential for just about any brunch food, the other is downright decadent when drizzled over both sweet and savory dishes (or enjoyed all on ...
Molasses vs. Maple Syrup
There’s a lot to love about molasses and maple syrup (like the fact that they’re top-notch natural sweetener options) but what’s really the difference between these deeply hued nectars? Deciding between these two ingredients doesn’t have to become sticky situation—here’s our side-by-side comparison of the difference between molasses and maple syrup.
What Is Manuka Honey?
Manuka honey goes mainstream! At least, that’s the mission behind Wedderspoon, a New Zealand-based company that heads straight to the source to fill every jar with its golden nectar. It all started in 2005, when Sébastien Martin and Catherine Wedderspoon-Martin realized Manuka honey—one of the world’s most highly sought-after holistic ingredients—was relatively unknown in North ...