Better Protein Bars - PLEASE HELP, gracias.

**at(almost)ANYcost** · 03-29-2011, 07:22 PM

Alright err' body,

I have asked around here and there, but it's time to make a concerted and focused effort and hope Nate stops in here with his chef-awesomeness to lend a hand.

CAN ANYTHING BE USED IN PLACE OF HONEY IN THE BETTER protein bars so that the carbohydrate load isn't so high in quantity and GI?

I LOVE THESE bars, if they are in the fridge, they are all I think about - so finding a way around dumping honey into the mix would be hugely helpful. THANKS!

**12owen** · 03-29-2011, 07:40 PM

yes any sweetner u want

**at(almost)ANYcost** · 03-29-2011, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by 12owen

yes any sweetner u want

Such as? I can't use Truvia or Equal, because they are granules/powder. I would need a liquid type of replacement with the thick consistency of honey.

**12owen** · 03-29-2011, 07:50 PM

how about ghava i think that how u still it

**rahl** · 03-29-2011, 07:51 PM

I use Agave nectar but it's about the same carb load. I use less though, almost half as much, because it's super sweet. Also, Primordial makes something called sweet serum which is a derivative of Agave. I know it can be used.

**at(almost)ANYcost** · 03-29-2011, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by 12owen

how about ghava i think that how u still it

Agave is just as sugar dense, or even more, than honey.

Agave nectar's [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycemic_index"]glycemic index[/ame] and [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycemic_load"]glycemic load[/ame] are comparable to fructose

[ame=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agave_nectar]Agave nectar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]

**at(almost)ANYcost** · 03-29-2011, 07:57 PM

Hey... sugar free honey, here's a 12 pack for $35 [ame=http://www.amazon.com/HoneyTrees-Imitation-Honey-12-Ounce-Bottles/dp/nutrition-facts/B000YSXDDY]HoneyTree's Imitation Honey, Sugar Free, 12-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 12): Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food[/ame]

BUT... IT STILL HAS 17g of carbohydrates. On the nutrition facts is doesn't have any sugar alcohols listed... I'M REALLY CONFUSED.

**rahl** · 03-30-2011, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by at(almost)ANYcost

Hey... sugar free honey, here's a 12 pack for $35 HoneyTree's Imitation Honey, Sugar Free, 12-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 12): Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food

BUT... IT STILL HAS 17g of carbohydrates. On the nutrition facts is doesn't have any sugar alcohols listed... I'M REALLY CONFUSED.

That has to be wrong. I found another one that said 5g just from sugar alcohols. Sugar free maple syrup is an option too. It has about 9 carbs.

The agave is high concentrate but I don't use near as much and just use water to make up the difference. The next time I make them I'll figure out the macros on it.