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5 Minute for Mom contributor, Jennifer Donovan, is here to share news about an awesome contest. This post is sponsored, but as always, our writer’s opinions are her own.
One of the most recent nutrition trends seems to be sugar, as in too much sugar can be toxic for us. It seems like everyone out there is trying to reduce their sugar intake, not just for themselves, but for their families as well. And whereas I can make better choices about products I buy, avoiding those with added sugar when possible, I do not want to eliminate baked goods. They are delicious and can also be healthy additions to well-rounded eating.
I’m thinking about pumpkin bread here, especially at this time of year. My kids love it, and so do I. The next time I make it, I’m going to try a healthier version by replacing my sugar with Truvia®.
Truvia® has launched a new Brown Sugar Blend, a mixture of Truvia® and Brown Sugar that offers a brown-sugar-like taste, texture, and volume, with 75 percent fewer calories than regular brown sugar. To celebrate the launch, Truvia® is giving all baking enthusiasts the chance to share their talents in the Truvia® Baking Star contest.
Would you like the opportunity to win a trip to New York and an all-expense paid professionally-filmed baking video that will be promoted by the brand?
You have until October 14th to submit your own original Truvia® Brown Sugar Blend recipe.
Be sure to showcase your baking talent, personality and original recipe when you submit your 2-minute video on www.TruviaBakingStar.com. The full timeline for the contest is as follows:
- From September 16 – October 14, 2014, fans can submit their videos via www.TruviaBakingStar.com.
- From October 21 – October 30, 2014, fans can vote for their favorite of 10 semi-finalists.
- Shortly after October 30, 2014, the three finalists with the most votes will be notified that they have won an all-expense-paid trip to New York City with a guest.
- On November 19, 2014, the three finalists’ baking skills will be judged live by the YouTube Star judges and the Truvia® Baking Star Contest winner will be announced.
YouTube stars April Moore, Byron Talbott, Joanne Ozug and Gaby Dalkin are the judges.
They have already uploaded some videos featuring the new Truvia® brown sugar blend. You can check them all out on the baking star contest page. Along with pumpkin, another great fruit that reminds me of fall is apples. This recipe from Fifteen Spatulas features apples:
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Amanda Sakovitz says
These looks good. I’ve never baked with truvia before.
James Robert says
I have never tried this but may do so soon for my kids to use when they bake,
DEBIJOT says
I wasn’t aware that Truvia made a brown sugar – I will have to try this.
Crissie Woolard says
I USE THIS IN EVERYTHING, AND CAN NOT TELL THE DIFFERENCE!! SO MUCH HEALTHIER
Birdiebee says
I did not know that Truvia had a brown sugar blend. The next time I have to buy brown sugar, I will be looking for this brand.
Sarah Matos says
I’ve never tried trivia but I’ve heard good things
Meagan BS says
it would be cool to win but i’m not much of a baker
Kathy stevenson says
I would love to try this!
Debby Chandler says
I really don’t care too much for sweeteners.
Barbara Platt says
I’ve never tries brown sugar Truvia, but sounds good
Sarah Matos says
I’ve never tried Truvia but I’m inclined to now
Sarah Matos says
I’ve never tried Truvia but the apple bars look delicious.
Sarah Matos says
I’ve never tried Truvia but the apple bars look delicious. Would love to try them
Sarah Matos says
The apple bars look delicious! Would love to try them
Sarah Matos says
The apple bars look delicious!
Vickie Couturier says
ive never cooked with it so im going to try
Cindy Brooks says
What a fun contest! I haven’t tried Truvia yet, but maybe I will.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I didn’t know they have a brown sugar type blend. I will have to try this for baking.
Cheryl says
I really love the taste of Truvia. It’s my favorite sweetener.
Amanda Hardesty says
I thought about entering this but just don’t know if I want to
Robin Wilson says
I have used the brown sugar (we use it in oatmeal) and we like it very much. My hubby didn’t even realize I had switched!
Karen Glatt says
The new Truvia Brown Sugar Blend sounds delicious and great to use in my recipes. I think that this sugar is okay for diabetics. These apple bar recipe looks delicious!
Janet W. says
I’d love to try that apple bar recipe! It looks delicious!