Agave Nectar

[jaxx]

Has anyone used Agave Nectar after their op? Did it make you dump or was it ok?

For those who don't know what it is, it's an extract of a plant but it's got a very low GI which means diabetics can have it. It's very sweet tasting so you don't use a lot of it either.

Agave Nectar

 

[phatgirl]

I use it and love it! It is very light, not as sweet as honey but the texture is similar. I bake with it all the time. It has never made me dump.

I get mine in the health food section at Sainsbury's.

Nic

 

[Meggie]

Hope you don't mind me asking what might be a stupid question but what do you do with it?? I'm guessing cook but how!!

 

[phatgirl]

I make low-carb protein cakes, cookies & ice cream so I use it in place of honey/sugar/golden syrup. I also use it when I make fruit tea. It is nice on top of oatcakes instead of golden syrup.

So any recipe where it calls for honey or golden syrup you can use this stuff instead.

Nic

 

[NatalieG]

Hey Nic,

Can you provide me with the recipes for your protein cakes and gingerbread men I really fancy somethng along them lines but cant seem to find you recipes for them.

Thanks
Natalie