Pratyusha
Honey
A versatile natural sweetener, honey works well in tea, smoothies, yoghurt and homemade desserts.
Jaggery
Popular in Indian kitchens, jaggery adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness to sweets, porridge and beverages.
Dates and date paste
Naturally sweet and rich in fibre, dates can be blended into a paste and used in energy balls, smoothies and baked goods. They also add a caramel-like flavour.
Ripe bananas
Mashed ripe bananas can add sweetness and moisture to pancakes, muffins, oatmeal and smoothies. Their natural fibre also makes them a useful alternative to adding table sugar.
Stevia
Derived from the leaves of the stevia plant, this low-calorie sweetener can be used in tea, coffee and some desserts.
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