3 sweeteners that won't spike your blood sugar, and why I use them

TILvids · Nov 1, 2026

I get asked all the time which sweeteners I use, so here are my three and why.

Stevia comes from the leaves of the stevia plant. It has zero calories and won't spike your blood sugar. I use it in drinks and cooking, though some brands leave a slight aftertaste.

Monk fruit comes from a small green fruit grown in Southeast Asia. The sweetness comes from compounds called mogrosides, not sugar, so it's calorie free with no hit to your blood sugar. It holds up to heat too, which makes it great for baking or your coffee.

Allulose is my number one pick. It's a rare sugar found in small amounts in…