Syrups

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Registered: 03-14-2006
Syrups
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Tue, 03-14-2006 - 11:43am
I keep hearing every one talking about all these flavored syrups and extracts...
Can i get these at the local Vons?
what isle would they be in?

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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-19-2002
In reply to: mom_tnbaker
Tue, 03-14-2006 - 12:06pm

The flavored extracts are found in common grocery stores in the baking aisle, such as pure vanilla extract.

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-14-2006
In reply to: mom_tnbaker
Tue, 03-14-2006 - 12:16pm

Thanks again,,,
Also.. the syrups...
Would i put that into the yogurt as well?
extracts and syrups can both be added???
SORRY...

and would those be in the same isle?

Also can those syrups be used for pancakes and stuff as well?? if not what would you reccomend for pancakes?

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-19-2002
In reply to: mom_tnbaker
Tue, 03-14-2006 - 12:47pm
Would i put that into the yogurt as well?
extracts and syrups can both be added???
SORRY...

and would those be in the same isle?


Yes, any of these can be added to nonfat plain yogurt, just choose the flavors you like.

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-19-2002
In reply to: mom_tnbaker
Tue, 03-14-2006 - 12:51pm

Here are recipes from the Breakfast Ideas post I mentioned, that would be good to have with sugar-free maple syrup:


Here is a Phase 1 "french toast" recipe:


French Toast SBD Style (Phase 1)


4 whole eggs + 4 egg whites
1 cup low fat or fat-free ricotta
1 T vanilla
1 T cinnamon
Dash nutmeg
4 pkt. Splenda


Beat all ingredients and pour into an 8x8 baking dish sprayed w/ Pam. Bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes.

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Registered: 05-26-2005
In reply to: mom_tnbaker
Tue, 03-14-2006 - 1:02pm

You've probably seen they type of syrups we are talking about before - most coffee house's like Starbucks have a wall full of them - of course those are usually the kind with sugar. But same type of brands you find in coffee houses for flavoring drinks (like Torani, DaVinci) also make sugar-free versions.

I've found them in some grocery stores, not in other's. Every Super Walmart I have been in has 1 or 2 of the sugar-free variety. If they do have them, they would be in the coffee section as their main use is flavoring coffees. Other places I have seen them are Marshall's (same as TJ Maxx I believe), Cost Plus, Smart and Final (a restaurant supply-type warehouse store) and gourmet/specialty grocery stores.

I personally think they are WAY too thin to use on pancakes and such. They are not "thick" like a maple syrup, they are much thinner because they have to be quickly/easily stirred into drinks. There are quite a few brands of sugar-free maple syrup that most grocery stores carry that I like on whole wheat pancakes and waffles.



















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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-14-2006
In reply to: mom_tnbaker
Tue, 03-14-2006 - 1:06pm
So i dont need to cook the oatmeal?
also what brand do u use?
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-14-2006
In reply to: mom_tnbaker
Tue, 03-14-2006 - 1:08pm
you all are SOOO helpful
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-14-2006
In reply to: mom_tnbaker
Tue, 03-14-2006 - 1:09pm
Okay --sorry for all the questions...
I LOVE BUTTER.. on everything ...
What should i use instead?
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
In reply to: mom_tnbaker
Tue, 03-14-2006 - 1:30pm

Smart Balance is the recommended alternative to butter.

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Registered: 02-04-2004
In reply to: mom_tnbaker
Tue, 03-14-2006 - 2:02pm
In regards to the butter, we tried the Smart balance at first and I actually had to post to see what another choice would be. The Smart Balance is very hard to spread after it's been in the fridge. I used to try to melt it but then it would just separate. So our alternative is the Fleishman's olive oil spread, it spreads so nicely and actually tastes like butter. We buy this at walmart usually and you can buy a two pack of small tubs for like $1.75. WE have also bought the DaVinci SF syrups at walmart (in the coffee aisle) but we don't care for them, seems like we need to add too much for the flavor and then have a tummy ache. HTH and good luck! Tracy

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