{"id":23193,"date":"2021-06-01T20:39:24","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T20:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=23193"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"coconut-sugar-substitute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconut Sugar Substitute: 9 Best Alternatives For This Natural Sweetener"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#What_Is_Coconut_Sugar\" >What Is Coconut Sugar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#What_Can_I_Substitute_For_Coconut_Sugar\" >What Can I Substitute For Coconut Sugar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#Best_Overall_Substitute_For_Coconut_Sugar\" >Best Overall Substitute For Coconut Sugar<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#Light_Brown_Sugar\" >Light Brown Sugar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#Best_Natural_Coconut_Sugar_Substitutes\" >Best Natural Coconut Sugar Substitutes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#Raw_Honey\" >Raw Honey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#Maple_Syrup\" >Maple Syrup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#Sucanat\" >Sucanat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#Date_Sugar\" >Date Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#Agave_Syrup\" >Agave Syrup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#Maple_Sugar\" >Maple Sugar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#Best_Low-Carb_Substitute_For_Coconut_Palm_Sugar\" >Best Low-Carb Substitute For Coconut Palm Sugar<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#Stevia\" >Stevia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#Xylitol\" >Xylitol<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#_The_Bottom_Line\" >\u00a0The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you like baking with coconut sugar, sometimes referred to as coconut palm sugar, coconut crystals, or coco sap sugar? Have you found a perfect recipe that has this ingredient in it?\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Coconut_Sugar_Substitute\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Coconut_Sugar_Substitute\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You then head to your pantry or the store but can\u2019t find your delicious sugar option. Don\u2019t stress! You can find a coconut sugar substitute that will make your recipe just as tasty, and we are going to list them below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Coconut_Sugar\"><\/span><strong>What Is Coconut Sugar?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut sugar is derived from the sap of the coconut palm tree flowers. Unlike granulated white or table) sugar, this natural sweetener is relatively unprocessed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7174220\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its origin, coconut sugar is also commonly known as coconut palm sugar but shouldn\u2019t be confused with palm sugar.\u00a0 Coconut sugar and palm <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-flour-no-sugar-diets\/\">sugar<\/a> are two distinct types of sugar, obtained from different plants in different ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvesters tap the sap from the coconut palm by cutting the flower-bud stem of the tree to access its nectar. The sap is mixed with water, boiled into a syrup, and then allowed to dry and crystalize. The producers break the dried sap into sugar granules, which resemble cane or regular <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/natural-sweeteners\/\">table sugar<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7174220\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is coconut sugar more nutritious than regular table sugar? White sugar hasn\u2019t any essential nutrients or vitamins, and is considered a supply of empty calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, coconut sugar does retain some nutrients usually found in coconut palm. It contains minerals and vitamins like calcium, iron, zinc, and potassium (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7174220\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also contains a type of fiber called inulin that may cause a slow down in glucose absorption. And this explains why coconut sugar has a lower GI (glycemic index) than <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-sugar-diet-food-list\/\">regular sugar<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But even though coconut sugar is considered a healthy option to regular table sugar, it is still high in calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7174220\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). That said, use it in moderation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-cane-sugar\/\">Coconut Sugar Vs. Cane Sugar: The Ultimate Natural Sweetener Showdown<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Coconut_Sugar_Substitute\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33036 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-7.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-7.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-7.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_I_Substitute_For_Coconut_Sugar\"><\/span><strong>What Can I Substitute For Coconut Sugar?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you have to do is go down below, find out which product makes for a proper swap and fits best.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Overall_Substitute_For_Coconut_Sugar\"><\/span><strong>Best Overall Substitute For Coconut Sugar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s one standout coconut sugar substitute that will best match its flavor, consistency, and color.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Light_Brown_Sugar\"><\/span><strong>Light Brown Sugar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown sugar is simply sugar that contains molasses. The molasses gives it that distinctive flavor and brown color (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/book\/9780080268378\/brown-sugar-and-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Brown sugar has a deep, almost coffee-like or caramel flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can coconut sugar be substituted by brown sugar? It is a good option since both of them have the same texture, flavor, and color. They also dissolve completely in drinks and recipes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown sugar is affordable, an easy-to-find solution and should be an ideal substitute for coconut sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCan I substitute coconut sugar for white sugar?\u201d Yes, you can.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both brown sugar and white sugar are similar, calorie-wise and nutritionally. The only differences lie in color, the process both go through and flavor. Brown sugar is considered raw sugar mainly because it goes through less chemical processing than regular table sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/book\/9780080268378\/brown-sugar-and-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be very careful with proportions! Both brown sugar and white sugar are a bit sweeter than coconut sugar. Use 2\/3 cup of sugar (brown sugar or white sugar) for each 1 cup of coconut sugar.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Coconut_Sugar_Substitute\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33137 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4694-1024x576.png\" alt=\"better me\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4694.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4694-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4694.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4694.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Natural_Coconut_Sugar_Substitutes\"><\/span><strong>Best Natural Coconut Sugar Substitutes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raw_Honey\"><\/span><strong>Raw Honey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/\">honey<\/a> contains pollen, beeswax, and parts of dead bees. It also contains bee glue, also called propolis, and the bees use it to seal honeycombs and fill crevices. Propolis is well-known to have infection-fighting, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5424551\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enzymes and amino acids are also found in honey. Other things to know about honey that is in its raw form:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase raw honey, not filtered or pasteurized, to get the benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use raw honey to replace coconut sugar if you have a recipe that calls for a liquid sugar or sweetener that doesn\u2019t require being heated too high.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since raw honey is liquid and coconut sugar is granulated, make sure to use 1\/4 cup of honey for each 1 cup of coconut sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Coconut_Sugar_Substitute\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Coconut_Sugar_Substitute\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29943 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3896-1024x576.png\" alt=\"coconut sugar substitutes\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3896.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3896-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3896.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3896.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maple_Syrup\"><\/span><strong>Maple Syrup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of flavor, maple syrup is a clever alternative to coconut palm sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-maple-syrup-vegan\/\">Maple syrup<\/a> is made from the sap, or circulating fluid, of sugar maple trees. It contains potassium, zinc, magnesium, and calcium and is sweeter, too (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5492655\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 And so, use \u00bc cup of maple syrup for every cup of coconut sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the smoked caramel taste on this sweetener will suit well in recipes. Maple syrup is also easy to find and can sometimes be an\u00a0 affordable solution if you don\u2019t want to spend much. Canadians just love it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, this sweetener is liquid, and so depending on what you\u2019re preparing, the other ingredients should also be adjusted. That way, you will keep your recipe as it is supposed to be without any visible differences.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Coconut_Sugar_Substitute\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30035 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3797-1024x576.png\" alt=\"cocnut sugar substitutes\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3797.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3797-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3797.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3797.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sucanat\"><\/span><strong>Sucanat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short for \u201csucre de canne naturel,\u201d sucanat is an unrefined, whole sugar cane made by obtaining the juice from sugar cane, heating it, and then dehydrating it to form granules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is considered a type of raw sugar because it is more natural and less processed than white sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/312957853_Sugarcane_Molasses_-_A_Potential_Dietary_Supplement_in_the_Management_of_Iron_Deficiency_Anemia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sucanat has the same larger crystals and brown color as the coconut sugar. The natural molasses content of it means that the flavor has slight hints of caramel, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful with the texture. The sweetener is a bit tougher and more solid, meaning that it won\u2019t dissolve as quickly as regular sugars. If you need this raw sugar to dissolve completely in a recipe, you can use a food processor to reach caster sugar or table sugar consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both coconut sugar and sucanat have the same sweetening power \u2013 they can be used in a 1:1 ratio. Simply put, 1 tablespoon of sucanat for every tablespoon of coconut sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Coconut_Sugar_Substitute\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Coconut_Sugar_Substitute\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29954 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3908-1024x576.png\" alt=\"coconur sugar substitutes\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3908.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3908-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3908.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3908.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Date_Sugar\"><\/span><strong>Date Sugar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date sugar is also a product that can be used as an alternative to coconut sugar in your recipes. It is made from finely chopped dry dates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date sugar packs lots of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants for some impressive nutritional benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/258121134_Dates_as_a_substitute_for_added_sugar_in_traditional_foods_-_A_case_study_with_idli\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And even though it isn\u2019t like the other types of sugar, it can be used as a substitute for coconut sugar in baking goods. Be careful when adding it to beverages and drinks because date sugar won\u2019t dissolve in drinks or is not easy to dissolve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The date sugar has a sweet, mild flavor that can be used in a 1:1 proportion when replacing coconut palm sugar. It can easily be found in supermarkets; however, date sugar is more commonly found in natural food stores.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Coconut_Sugar_Substitute\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30173 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agave_Syrup\"><\/span><strong>Agave Syrup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as maguey syrup or agave nectar, agave syrup is a syrup made from the blue agave plant. The circulating fluid (sap) is harvested from the organic plant, filtered, and heated until the maguey syrup is produced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The commercial process &#8211; which is very similar to how most unhealthy sweeteners are made \u2013 destroys most if not all agave plant\u2019s health-promoting properties (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25011004\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). But the glycemic index (GI) of this sweetener is lower because of the fructan content of the sap being converted to fructose in the enzyme process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maguey syrup is sweeter than regular sugar and is more similar to honey. Like other liquid alternatives, use 1\/4 cup of it for every cup of coconut palm sugar needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/agave-nectar-vs-honey\/\">Agave Nectar Vs. Honey: Tracking Down A Healthier Way To Sweeten Up Your Cup Of Joe<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maple_Sugar\"><\/span><strong>Maple Sugar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple sugar is made from maple tree sap. The only difference between the syrup and the sugar is that the syrup is usually reduced into granules (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/food-science\/maple-syrup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maple sugar has some similarities with coconut palm sugar, so they can be used as a replacement for each other. The sweetener has traces of caramel and butter with a scent of vanilla. It works perfectly in a 1:1 proportion as a coconut palm sugar substitution.<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Coconut_Sugar_Substitute\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30030 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3804-1024x576.png\" alt=\"coconut sugar substitute\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3804.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3804-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3804.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-3804.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Low-Carb_Substitute_For_Coconut_Palm_Sugar\"><\/span><strong>Best Low-Carb Substitute For Coconut Palm Sugar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a good substitute for coconut sugar low in carbs and has little impact on insulin and blood sugar levels? Read on!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stevia\"><\/span><strong>Stevia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another suitable replacement for coconut palm sugar is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-belly-fat\/\">stevia<\/a>. Unlike all the other options, this sugar-free sweetener is derived from the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stevia-and-intermittent-fasting\/\">Stevia plant leaves<\/a>, making it all-natural (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890837\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia has no calories, which makes it a healthy substitute for coconut palm sugar and refined sugar. It won\u2019t also affect your blood sugar levels but should still be used in moderation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When replacing coconut sugar in your recipes, consider using a 1:1 proportion for stevia because the sweetening power is similar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Xylitol\"><\/span><strong>Xylitol<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/\">Xylitol<\/a> has a sweet taste that is very similar to sugar and is considered natural. That\u2019s because this sweetener is found in small amounts in some vegetables and fruits (mushrooms and strawberries being good examples).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has fewer calories than table sugar, but it does have a small effect on blood sugar when consumed in high doses (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5320817\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). And unlike sugar, researchers claim that it may offer some health benefits, including increased calcium absorption and improved dental health (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5320817\/\">10<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xylitol can be used in a 1:1 ratio of sugar. So use 2\/3 cup of xylitol for every cup of coconut sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut palm sugar is considered a healthier option than <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dextrose-vs-sugar\/\">table sugar<\/a>. And even though there are little to no studies that can prove the theory, this natural sweetener is already part of several recipes in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have or don\u2019t want to use coconut sugar, we have listed above the best coconut sugar substitutes. While all the above options are far much better than the regular white sugar, use them in moderation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, we hope that our piece on what are the coconut sugar substitutes was helpful. And if you know any other clever substitution, you can always suggest it!<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Coconut_Sugar_Substitute\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><strong>DISCLAIMER:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/book\/9780080268378\/brown-sugar-and-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown Sugar and Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1983, sciencedirect)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7174220\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut (Cocos Nucifera L.) Sap as a Potential Source of Sugar: Antioxidant and Nutritional Properties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/258121134_Dates_as_a_substitute_for_added_sugar_in_traditional_foods_-_A_case_study_with_idli\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dates as a Substitute For Added Sugar in Traditional Foods \u2013 a Case Study With Idli<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, researchgate.net)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25011004\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of Agave Nectar Versus Sucrose on Weight Gain, Adiposity, Blood Glucose, Insulin, and Lipid Responses in Mice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5492655\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of Dark-Colored Maple Syrup on Cell Proliferation of Human Gastrointestinal Cancer Cell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5424551\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey and Health: A Review of Recent Clinical Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4890837\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stevia, Nature\u2019s Zero-Calorie Sustainable Sweetener<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/food-science\/maple-syrup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sucrose in Maple Sap and Syrup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2003, sciencedirect)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/312957853_Sugarcane_Molasses_-_A_Potential_Dietary_Supplement_in_the_Management_of_Iron_Deficiency_Anemia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugarcane Molasses \u2013 a Potential Dietary Supplement in the Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, researchgate.net)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5320817\/\">Xylitol in Preventing Dental Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses<\/a> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you like baking with coconut sugar, sometimes referred to as coconut palm sugar, coconut crystals, or coco sap sugar? Have you found a perfect recipe that has this ingredient in it? &nbsp; You then head to your pantry or the store but can\u2019t find your delicious sugar option. Don\u2019t stress! You can find a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":23197,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"coauthors":[117],"class_list":["post-23193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Coconut Sugar Substitute: 9 Best Alternatives For This Natural Sweetener - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Coconut sugar is great, but what if you don\u2019t have it in your pantry right now? 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Have you found a perfect recipe that has this ingredient in it?<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n&nbsp;\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">You then head to your pantry or the store but can\u2019t find your delicious sugar option. Don\u2019t stress! You can find a coconut sugar substitute that will make your recipe just as tasty, and we are going to list them below.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>What Is Coconut Sugar?<\/strong><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Coconut sugar is derived from the sap of the coconut palm tree flowers. Unlike granulated white or table) sugar, this natural sweetener is relatively unprocessed (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7174220\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Because of its origin, coconut sugar is also commonly known as coconut palm sugar but shouldn\u2019t be confused with palm sugar.\u00a0 Coconut sugar and palm <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-flour-no-sugar-diets\/\\\">sugar<\/a> are two distinct types of sugar, obtained from different plants in different ways.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Harvesters tap the sap from the coconut palm by cutting the flower-bud stem of the tree to access its nectar. The sap is mixed with water, boiled into a syrup, and then allowed to dry and crystalize. 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