I think I’m going to change the words to the song, “Sugar, Sugar” to Splenda, Ah, Splenda, Splenda…I’m sure they wouldn’t mind. Splenda is one of my favorite sugar substitutes. I use it for baking primarily, but recently I shook things up a bit and created:
Vanilla Splenda & Spice 
- 1 Vanilla Bean
- 1 Cup Splenda
Slice vanilla bean lengthwise and gently scrape out the seeds. Toss Splenda, seeds, and the entire pod together and store in an air tight container for up to 3 months.
Enjoy this vanilla infused Splenda in teas, coffees, on top of oatmeal, or sprinkled on or in your favorite baked goods.
Now I really must go talk to Def Leppard about changing their lyrics to pour some vanilla Splenda in my tea.
Michelle@Eatingjourney says:
December 28th 2009try xylitol
Miz says:
December 28th 2009why do I love that you will admit to the splenda?
Sue says:
December 28th 2009Thanks for today’s earworm. Thank you very much.
Tami Boehmer says:
December 28th 2009As someone with cancer, I’ve been trying to eliminate artificial sweeteners in my diet. I have consulted with a naturopath who recommended stevia and agave nectar as healthy substitutes. I made a pumpkin pie with agave nectar for the holidays and it was quite good! My 10-year-old daughter uses it on pancakes and french toast instead of syrup and can’t tell the difference.
Jessica@HowSweet says:
December 28th 2009I think we talked about this before but I still use some splenda – my husband uses it by the bagful!
sian-girlgetstrong says:
December 28th 2009I love this sweetner too..wish I could live without it BUT I cannot!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
December 28th 2009It’s nice to see someone in the blog world admit to their love of splenda– I feel like it’s become kind of taboo to admit that you use artifiical sweeteners :-)
I’ve gotten on a stevia kick, myself.
amanda says:
December 28th 2009I love Splenda too! However I have been thinking about trying other sources
The Candid RD says:
December 28th 2009I love Splenda!! I use it in everything. I also enjoy Truvia now, both in moderation of course :)
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
December 28th 2009I love Splenda, too. I wish I could give it up but I’m basically addicted. I always hope they won’t come out with some bad news about the sweetener years down the line. I use it in coffee, tea, whatever. Is there a specific brand of stevia people use that tastes the most like sugar? I’d be interested in trying it, but I heard stevia can leave behind a bad aftertaste.
Diane Fit to the Finish says:
December 28th 2009I don’t generally do Splenda, but I have a lot of friends that bake pies and cakes with it! It’s all about balance to me.
debby says:
December 31st 2009I still love the splenda…I had two giant bags, and had planned to wean myself off of it by the time the bags were gone, but I think I will miss it too much. I like your vanilla idea. I keep a shaker of cinnamon-splenda on the counter and use it in everything!