1. Lily’s
Sweeteners: Erythritol, Stevia Extract
One of the leading sugar-free chocolate brands on the market, Lily’s, is sweetened with Stevia. The brand has a variety of product lines from semi-sweet baking chocolate to chocolate bars.
Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, founder and author of The Everything Easy Pre-Diabetes Cookbook shares why she enjoys it: “I love Lily’s Sweets for all things sugar-free baking and snacking. They offer so many flavors of sugar-free chocolate chips, bars, and candy treats made with naturally derived non-nutritive sweeteners and natural colors like red beet, turmeric, radish, and spirulina. Their unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, and vanilla are certified Fair Trade by Fair Trade International.”
2. Smart Sweets
Sweeteners: Alluose, Stevia Leaf
“In moderation, Smart Sweets is a good option for those trying to reduce sugar intake. This candy is made sweet by the naturally occurring sugar, Allulose, but does not spike your blood sugar like regular sugar. It’s best to limit the amount you consume as large quantities of Allulose can cause stomach discomfort,” registered dietitian nutritionist Megan Warnke, RDN, CDCES emphasizes.
Smart Sweets do not have any added sugar, although some of their products do have low amounts of total sugar from their natural ingredients. Although relatively low, many of their products contain 2-4 grams of sugar per serving. With upwards of 10 grams of fiber per serving, many of these products’ sugar content is offset by the balance of fiber.