As someone with a family history of Diabetes, no calorie sweeteners have always been a part of my diet, but until I tried NECTRESSE Sweetener, they were always just a way to cut back on sugar. Nectresse is different. It actually tastes like sugar and I really love that it satisfies my sweet tooth in a way that fits my healthy lifestyle too.
When asked if I wanted to sample and review a new no-calorie sweetener, it was a no-brainer decision for me when I read what Lisa Ling had to say about Nectresse, and learned that it is the only 100% natural sweetener made from fruit (monk fruit extract).
I have never been a fan of artificial sweeteners, but a natural one that comes from fruit I am definitely interested in trying.
In our last post, we shared some great peach recipes from Pinterest with you to celebrate National Peach Month. Our family eats a lot of peaches, so I decided to use some of my Nectresse sample to make some peaches ‘n cream popsicles.
Now our readers are probably expecting me to provide my recipe source any moment now since I never — let me repeat that word — never create my own recipes. Well, there is always a first time for everything, right? And can I say I am quite proud of myself? 
I think these turned out really well:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups canned sliced peaches, pureed
- 1/8 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Nectresse No Calorie Sweetener
- Mix ingredients together with a mixer until well combined.
- Add mixture to popsicle molds and freeze for 3 hours or more.
I hope you like them, too.
To be fair, these aren’t really my first ever original recipe creation. I actually created a recipe not long ago for Easy Toddler Smoothies, but I don’t think they really “count” since they are so easy. These popsicles required a little more thought and adjustment during the recipe development phase.
I had sampled a teeny taste of the Nectresse on its own when I received it several days ago. Then I tried some in my coffee. I knew I would need to be careful with the amount used to avoid the aftertaste I got when I used too much in my first sampling in my coffee.
We try to limit the sugars in our diet, so we aren’t accustomed to a lot of rich, sugary tastes. The Well-Fed Son loved them as-is, but The Well-Fed Daughter said she did not like them. I suspect if they had been a little sweeter, she may have had a different opinion.
I would never have known if I had not made these popsicles myself that the sweetener used was something other than sugar. I will definitely be experimenting more with Nectresse in the days and weeks to come.
With Diabetes such a scary and growing epidemic in America, we as a nation desperately need to deal with our addiction to sugar by reducing it in our diet. I personally prefer to reduce the sugar taste, overall, in my and my family’s diet, but when we do have desserts or sweeter foods, I think Nectresse is a perfect solution!
For those of you interested in more facts about Nectresse, you will find this very brief video by Lisa Ling informative:
Lisa Ling has also said this about Nectresse:
I love it so much that I bring it everywhere I go. If you were to look inside my carry-on, you would find packets of Nectresse Sweetener!
Some more fun facts about Nectresse Sweetener:
- Nectresse comes from the maker of Splenda Sweeteners.
- Nectresse Natural No Calorie Sweetener is 150 times sweeter than sugar and can be used in cooking and baking to add natural, zero calorie per serving sweetness to your favorite beverages and a delicious variety of foods.
- Nectresse Sweetener is available in both convenient single-serve packets (40 servings) and easy to hold canisters (140 servings) with a multi-purpose lid for sprinkling, pouring or spooning.
- Nectresse Sweetener is available now in grocery stores, drug stores, supercenters and online for suggested retail prices of $3.99 (packets) and $6.99 (canisters).
- For recipes, samples and more information on Nectresse, visit www.Nectresse.com. Click this link: FREE sample of NECTRESSE Sweetener to try it for yourself!
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About the Author
Raised in eastern North Carolina, The Chef has always most loved southern cuisine. While working for a top resort just after finishing Culinary School at Johnson and Wales University, when they still had a campus located in Charleston, South Carolina, he began learning about Gullah cuisine and enjoys it as well. He's a family man and country boy at heart, loves hunting and is a big fan of the John Boy and Billy Big Show and the Carolina Panthers.
I haven’t heard of this. I like that it is naturally derived.
The popsicles are perfect for these hot summer days here in California. I love the fact that the sweetner contains 0 calories.
I am liking this recipe! I would not of thought to use cream cheese-yum! I’m always confused as to what natural sweetner to use. lol
Tess recently posted…Healthy Apple Pie Smoothie + a Giveaway
Hope you give these a try, Tess! If you check out our posts on our Allergy Makeover experience … Dr. Susanne highly recommends Stevia in her book. So that might give you a couple to start with if you do want to try some. We will always keep any kind of sweeteners to a minimum and use a mixture of regular sugar versus artificial so that we aren’t getting too much of any of it!
I really need to try this. I am always looking for alternatives to sugar and some of the other sweetners on the market.
Danielle recently posted…DIY Patio Storage {Quick and Easy}
Personally, I feel that the artificial sweeteners are no better than the real thing, but I suppose in moderation it would be ok.
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I’ve never heard of this before but then again I don’t usually use sweeteners in anything. I use real raw sugar. My mother on the other hand is diabetic so she may want this.
Amanda @ Growing Up Madison recently posted…Skylanders Toy Line Eons Elite Available This Fall
I think it’s important for all of us not to go overboard with any of it … but she may want to give it a try to have something from time to time for sure!! Being Diabetic must be really tough!!
I love anything with peaches! One of my favorite things in the world is a scoop of homemade peaches and cream ice cream!
Carly from The Puzzled Palate recently posted…Spotlight on Linda: An Update From Nonni
Oh ice cream is definitely one of my favorite things about having to endure the heat and humidity of summer!
Peaches & creme popsicles?! That sounds absolutely delicious & refreshing
Annie recently posted…AIDS Walk SF 2014
I have never heard of this before. No calories sounds good to me!
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We are all about frozen treats right now. Those popsicles sound good.
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Nectresse is one of my favs (of only a couple) no calories sweeteners. The popsicles look delicious. I like the idea of using cream cheese!
Kristen @ kristenione recently posted…5 Whole Wheat Foods That Don’t Suck
Sweeteners always seem like such a great alternative to sugar, love the sound of the popsicles
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Sarah Bailey recently posted…Explore the New Forest in Peace.
I’ve never heard of that sweetener before. Thanks for sharing. I will check it our next time I go shopping.
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Sounds really good,I have never used sweeteners in anything I have always used real sugar,maybe I should try for a change.
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Cream cheese in a Popsicle!? That is incredible… I’ve never heard of such a thing. I will have to pin this.
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I think you’ll like them Aimee … enjoy!!!
I have been using Nectresse for a while now and I really like it. It doesn’t leave an aftertaste!
Carmen Perez recently posted…A Visit to Venetian Pool…
That is one thing I am not fond of about many artificial sweeteners also, Carmen … that aftertaste! Ack!! lol
I have not heard of this one yet. I will have to check it out and compare it to what we currently use.
I know I should try this, but I can’t give up real sugar. I know it’s not good for me at all, but I have no desire to make the switch right now.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) recently posted…10 Ways to Clean With Lemons
I do not switch completely Robin. IMHO … it really for most people is a matter of moderation and reducing sugar intake overall by intentionally eating less and then perhaps using something else in its place a percentage of the time. I started out by reducing sugar in the diet overall, then decreasing the amount of sugar called for in recipes and then sometimes replacing that amount with something else. Once your taste buds and body gets used to less sugar or things that are not soooo sweet, it’s much easier and “mainstream” things begin to taste sickeningly sweet.
I can understand where you are coming from! For me … my long term health and the benefits won.
Now I am by no means fanatical about this … I don’t believe in complete denial and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with some. It’s just that in our society we have become so accustomed to so much sugar and it, as you say, is not good for us at all in the overall amount consumed by the “average American”! All of that to say … I definitely have “my fair share” but constantly work on trying to find that “right balance”!!
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