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NuNaturals Stevia Products Review and Giveaway (Four Winners!)

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UPDATE:  This giveaway is now closed. Winners have been announced in a separate post and will be notified via email.

Full disclosure:  NuNaturals provided the products for this review and the giveaway. However, this post is not a paid post and the opinions expressed are strictly my own.

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I was slow to hop on the stevia train … even for a short ride. I had purchased one bottle of liquid stevia years ago and I would try it from time to time in my tea, but I wasn’t pleased with it. But then a while back, I won a NuNaturals giveaway over at Ricki’s (Diet, Dessert and Dogs). I was very pleased to discover that I really liked the products that I had won. To me, there was no funky aftertaste or bitterness from any of the NuNatural stevia products (liquid or powdered) I tried and I liked having a few packets of their powdered stevia in my purse for that cup of tea out with the girls. More recently, the great folks at NuNaturals gave me an opportunity to try a few of the other products they offer as well—cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon, vanilla beans, and pure vanilla extract … just to name a few. They were all outstanding! And, of course, more stevia—yippee! I’m not sure I’m on the stevia express yet, as you will still definitely see other sweeteners used in recipes here on gfe, but I like using stevia both as an alternative sweetener, and as a supplemental sweetener in addition to an unrefined sugar like honey or palm sugar when I want to use less sweetener overall.

Here are a few recipes in which I use stevia. Below my recipes are a bunch of other stevia-sweetened recipes from some of my favorite blogger friends. A big part of enjoying stevia in recipes is knowing how to use it—when it will work in a recipe, when it will not, how much to use … too much, too little. You can try some of these recipes to sample stevia-sweetened goodness!

gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, pomegranate, POM, sherbetgfe Lemon-Lime Coconut Basil Ice

gfe Pomegranate Sherbet 

Super Juice here on gfe (courtesy of Dr. Christine Doherty)

Ali’s (Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen) Stevia-Sweetened Sugar Cookies (perfect for any holiday celebration or every day treat)

Alisa’s (Go Dairy Free and Alisa Cooks) Cinnamon-Fig Cashew Butter, Mocha Fudge Energy Bites, and Healthy Spicy Mylkshake (I had to share three of Alisa’s recipes; I couldn’t choose one over the other!)

AndreAnna’s (Life As A Plate) Grain-Free Cranberry Almond Cookies (perfect as the paleo/primal or gluten-free sweet treat)

Iris’s (The Daily Dietribe) Mini Red, White, and Blueberry Pies (adorable and delicious—always my favorite combination!) 

Kelly’s (The Spunky Coconut) Vanilla Bean Cake (Kelly’s Vanilla Bean Cake is now famous and deservedly so. I made this amazing cake when I did a review of her second book, The Spunky Coconut: Grain-Free Baked Goods and Desserts. That’s my version at the top of this post.)

Ricki’s (Diet, Dessert and Dogs) Marry Me Brownies, Caramel Ice Cream, Chocolate Whoopie Pies , and Lemon Blueberry Muffins (I know … I’m so mean to give you all of those heavenly recipes to choose from!)

If you reside in the continental U.S. and have never tried NuNaturals before, but would like to try the NuNaturals stevia packets in a “non-committal” way (i.e, free!), NuNaturals will send you a sample—again, it’s free! Just send a self addressed, stamped, #10 envelope (that’s the standard large envelope) to:

NuNaturals Inc
2220 West 2nd Ave, #1
Eugene,OR 97402

Plus, NuNaturals is offering two special discounts to gfe readers. When you checkout at their website, enter the code BLG0612 to receive 15% off your order. Plus if your order totals $35 after the discount is applied, you will also receive free shipping. This offer will remain valid until June 30, 2012. 

Now for the best part … courtesy of NuNaturals, I am hosting a giveaway that includes one bottle of Pure Liquid Alcohol-Free Stevia, one bottle of Pure Liquid Alcohol-Free Vanilla Stevia, and one box of 50 NuNaturals Stevia Packets. Each prize is a $36.00 retail value. There will be four winners! All readers are eligible for this giveaway. (Note that only continental U.S. readers are eligible for the free samples previously mentioned.) This giveaway ends Monday, February 27, at midnight EST.

To enter the giveaway, you may leave a comment telling us if you already use NuNaturals products or why you would like to try them. Or you might even want to say which recipes above tickle your fancy. (Leaving a comment is required to enter the giveaway.)

For additional entries, you can like NuNaturals on Facebook or share the giveaway on Facebook. You can even tweet the giveaway if you like. (These are optional entries. Leave a separate comment on each to get the additional entries.)

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    • Possum Combes says

      I would love to try this as I have been disappointed in regular powdered stevia….NB could not post this as a normal comment…

  4. Mary says

    I am a fan of stevia. I’ve never tried NuNaturals but would love to see how different it is from what I use now.

  6. Melissa says

    I have not tried NuNaturals, but am hearing a lot about them. Would love to win and compare it to Sweetleaf!

  7. Megan R says

    I have actually never had stevia! I have been wanting to try it.. So this is would be an amazing opportunity! I have been wanting to try gfe Pomegranate Sherbet! I am DF and GF! So anything close to ice cream…SIGN ME UP! 🙂 Thank you for the opportunity!

  9. Alisa says

    Aw shucks, you included all three recipes? I guarantee that you would love them ALL Shirley 🙂

    I really like NuStevia; good range of products and reliable. I’m using a dissolve tab in my tea right now (yes, I’m sweetening my tea a little – it’s lemon ginger and not the best lemon ginger I’ve tried, it needs help 🙂

  12. JillAnn says

    A lady at church gave me a packet of NuStevia, when I realized I was out of the brand I carry. I really liked it! 🙂

  14. S Amick says

    Oh yummy! I am having a hard time picking just one or two recipes listed above. Maybe because they all look so good. Ok ok, I will pick Kelly’s Vanilla Bean cake, and Alisa’s Mocha Fudge Energy Bites.

    I have not tried NuNaturals yet as I am still trying to stock my GF kitchen. Bless us, in time we will have pantry items stocked for those days when Hubs wants something a little sweet.

  15. AmandaonMaui says

    I keep reading about NuNatural’s products, and I really wish they were sold in the stores here so that I could get my hands on them more easily. I’ve been interested in trying stevia again. The first time I tried it years ago it was overly sweet and left a weird aftertaste. I’d like to give it another shot, and I’d like to see if I can sneak it past my boyfriend in some of our treats.

  16. Jennifer P says

    I use NuNaturals stevia packets in my vegan pumpkin pie – yum 🙂

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  17. Susan says

    I’ve really been trying to find alternatives to refined sugar. I feel sooooo much better without it! I’ve tried regular stevia, but have been disappointed with the results. Can’t wait to try the NuNaturals brand.

  18. katrina says

    I would like to try one of these for baking. I am ordering a couple of recommend GF cookbooks with recipes that call for such a product! Thanks!!

  20. KarenO says

    Would love to try these products! I always carry a packet of stevia in my wallet to use in my beverages at restaurants, etc.

  23. CathyS says

    We have used Stevia, but not NuNaturals. We would love to try it, especially the vanilla, which we have never used. Thanks for the opportunity to win win!

  27. Nantucketdaffodil says

    I know this is off-topic; however, we found your cheese crust pizza on Pinterest and tried it tonight. My 8 yr old daughter was diagnosed with Celiac in my of last yr. She has missed pizza more than anything. FINALLY something that truly satisfies her (and us)!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I was near tears when she rated it an 11 on a scale of 1-10.

    • Shirley says

      Hi Nantucketdaffodil–That news is so, so awesome!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share it! I am thrilled for your daughter, you, and your whole family. I believe it’s important to eat gluten free together so finding recipes that work for all is critical. I may cut and paste your comment on the post itself, too, because I want many more folks to know about this recipe. So many are skeptical that a flourless pizza could possibly work and don’t believe it could possibly be good, so please spread the word, and give your daughter a big hug for me, too! 🙂

      Shirley

  28. Anna Lee says

    I would love to try NuNaturals Stevia products as I am currently on a grain free and sugar free diet!

  29. Kelly Smith says

    I love NuNaturals Stevia – it is my favorite! I need to try Spunky Coconut’s Vanilla Bean Cake; I have not been brave enough to do that yet.

    • Kathy says

      Be brave! I got this cake past my VERY judgmental husband and he really did not believe it was made with beans and Stevia. Had I not told him, he would never have known! You will be glad you tried this recipe.

  30. Kelly Smith says

    I also liked the NuNaturals page on FB and shared your giveaway, Shirley! (But I confess…I would love to win my favorite stevia!) Thanks for sharing the stevia recipes.

  31. Leann says

    I use stevia for my coffee every day. I’ve not tried NuNaturals and would love to try it. I am very interested in the recipes that use stevia. Thank you for posting them.

  32. Jacqui says

    I have not used the NuNaturals brand of stevia.. but would love to! I love stevia in a chocolate chia pudding!

  33. Ali says

    I love this brand, but can’t really afford to get it as much as I would like, so I try to use it sparingly! I would love to win this!

  39. Kathy says

    I love NuNaturals. I heard about it over at Amy Green’s blog. I figured if she loved it, I would too. It does not have a bitter aftertaste at all (just as you said Shirley). I use it to sweet my mocha latte (made at home)and sweeten my morning greek yogurt! Thanks for the opportunity Shirley!

  42. Amy says

    I started my sugar free journey only a few months ago and have been trying to avoid artificial sweeteners as much as possible. I learned of stevia and have been trying to use it, first in my coffee and now in my baking recipes. I have tried several brands, but I’m struggling to find one that leaves no bitter aftertaste. I would absolutely LOVE to give NuNaturals a try. Thanks for the chance to win!

  44. Ina Gawne says

    Shirley – that cake looks mouth watering delicious! I have never tried Stevia before. I have seen it in the stores – very expensive! Recently, I have been trying coconut sugar – it too is lovely!

  45. Ellen (Gluten Free Diva) says

    I was slow to hop on the stevia train too. But after some experimenting, I found it great for gluten free baking, especially when I combine it with Coconut Sugar. I’m not a fan of the taste of it in particular on its’ own, but I love its’ nutritional status and now use it on a regular basis in my baking.

  46. Jessica says

    I’ve tried some of Kelly’s other recipes with coconut flour and stevia, so I’m thinking the vanilla bean cake recipe is a must try! Beans!!! Who knew?!?!

  47. Niv says

    I have tried the regular stevia and just like you said I am not too fond of the after taste. I would definitely like to try NuNaturals, it’ll be good to have one. Thanks for the giveaway.

  53. Jenni says

    I found your site thru a comment you posted on another – how lucky for me! I want to try that lemon basil frozen treat!!! Yummm

    And… I liked you on FB & subscribed to your emails– I’m looking forward to the recipes! 🙂

  55. Meghan says

    I would love to try the cranberry almond cookies! I use stevia from Trader Joe’s, and I have been wanting to try the liquid

  56. Mary Rempp says

    I have used “the pink packets” for years. I would welcome the opportunity to try this stevia product!

  57. AMDeis says

    I plan to try the pomegranate sherbet! I had it on my “bucket list” of things to make, but this post has reminded me that I have not done so yet. 🙂 I use SweetLeaf, but I am ALWAYS open to new brands that might be superior. 🙂

    Thanks! You are a pioneer!
    AnnMarie

  58. Mary says

    Haven’t tried it yet, but would love to win and experiment w/ it in different recipes. Thank you!

  59. Venessa says

    I would love to try the vanilla stevia. I have not had the chance to try this brand of Stevia. Thank you for this giveaway! 🙂

  60. Kim L says

    I have tried other Stevia products but like you I didn’t care for the aftertaste and the bitterness so I would love to try this product!

  65. joan harrington says

    I liked this on FB! It is my family’s total favorite stevia brand, the others don’t compare!

  67. Valerie says

    I have been using stevia for years but have not found one I loved. Would definitely love to try this brand! Thank you so much for this giveaway!

  69. Beth @ Tasty Yummies says

    I have never used Stevia, but I keep meaning to try it. I always put it in my cart and the store, then put it back on the shelf. The price point tends to make me second guess the purchase. I need to get over it 🙂
    I wanna try it because so many wonderful food bloggers that I really respect, use it and swear by it. OK that’s it, if I don’t win this, I will go buy it! Thanks.

  70. Leese says

    I am a member of a group on yahoo that uses a modified atkins diet to control seizures. A lot of members trade recipes, and it never fails, they want a drop of vanilla stevia, two drops of regular stevia, and another drop of a different flavor.

    I really want to try these recipes to find something edible for the seizure control, but I cannot afford all these bottles of liquid stevia.

    I would dance and sing if I could be one of your winners! ((starting to tap my foot already))

    p.s. If anyone wants to find out more about seizure control and the modified atkins, please let me know here. (Modifier: is there any way to link this message to my email so I can get anything that people reply to mine?)

  71. Liz H. says

    Ooh! I have not tried NuNaturals but have tried other brands of powdered stevia. I really like the idea of a liquid. I think the vanilla would be great as a e in hot cocoa! Wow! Now I really want some!!

  74. [email protected] says

    I use NuNaturals alcohol-free vanilla stevia EVERY SINGLE DAY. I love it so, so, so much. It has been my sweetener of choice for the past year since I’ve been on the ACD. A Godsend! 🙂 Thanks for this giveaway, Shirley!!
    xoxo

  75. Susan says

    I’ve tried almost every brand of stevia out there – I was so excited when I first heard about stevia as an alternative to those chemical sweeteners that are so dangerous. SO…i jumped on the bandwagon and then off very quickly as most left a chemically, strange aftertaste in my mouth.

    THEN I tried NuNaturals. Made all the difference in the world. I LOVE it. No weird after taste, no chemically taste, no bitterness, and it lasts forever. It’s totally worth investing in it. I got mine from iherb.com. I think Kelly at the Spunky Coconut or Amy at Simply Sugar and Gluten Free offer some sort of discount code for first time users.

    Sweet Leaf is a runner up, but not nearly as good as NuNaturals.

    • Shirley says

      Susan–I totally agree with you on chemical sweeteners and NuNaturals! FYI: Many of us bloggers are iHerb affiliates. If anyone wants to order from iHerb, I hope they will consider supporting their favorite blogger by using that blogger’s code via their badge on their website. It’s an easy way to send some love back to the folks whose blogs you read. My badge is currently not up due to a new page that is being added, but my iHerb code for $5 off for new customers is LUT179.

      Thanks!
      Shirley

  76. Anne Y says

    I have tried different brands of stevia and would love to try this one! Thanks for the opportunity!

  78. Maria says

    I have not used stevia. As a matter of fact, I was at the health food store and was about to purchase it only to be told by the cashier that she did not like the “bitter” taste. After that I was sold NOT to buy it. I would love to try this brand and actually try baking with it too!

  79. Tabitha James says

    I tried Stevia once for some GF employers I was working for as a personal chef. It left me a little dry in the mouth although the actual stevia leaves from the garden were nice with tea. Now that I find myself in the GF lifestyle I would love to try NuNaturals to see if I could fit them into products to help make things a bit lower in sugar.

  80. Brandae says

    Hi Shirley! Thanks for your sweet email and checking in on my pregnancy – I probably have another week or so before the baby arrives. We’re very excited.
    I love my NuNaturals vanilla drops but haven’t tried their other products. I’d like to bake with the stevia powder. Thanks for the giveaway!

  81. moriah says

    I would love to try the powders as I’ve only used the liquids, which are amazing! Thx 4 the giveaways =)

  82. Amanda Hopper says

    I haven’t used Stevia very much. I do have a bottle of liquid Stevia but it’s not NuNaturals, it’s some other brand. I have been curious about the vanilla stevia so that would be fun to win!

  85. Kathleen Conner says

    I’ve never tried NuNaturals products or tried stevia. I’d be interested in trying it, I’ve read some positive reviews.

  91. Susan says

    I’ve never tried Stevia before, but have read about it. Interesting to note that not all stevia products are equal. Would love to win this prize and try it out!

  92. Sharon M. says

    Hi Shirley! I was just in Wegman’s a few hours ago looking at the liquid stevia. I have never tried it and was considering it. I couldn’t bring myself to pay $9.99 for a small botle of the liquid stevia so I opted for some good old honey instead. Hugs,
    Sharon

  93. Mari says

    I would love to win this giveaway! Stevia is expensive, and until recent years, it has had a heavy aftertaste. New methods and formulations have completely changed the product, and made it more palatable. Haven’t used mine in anything but beverages and ice cream, but I hope to bake with it soon. Thanks for the links.

  94. Karen says

    Have never tried stevia, but am always looking for “natural” ways to replace sugar. Would love to try this product.

  95. Amber says

    Amazing giveaway! And I love your candor here with Stevia. I will have to try this brand. I have mixed feelings with Stevia due to the taste!

    Thanks Shirley. Sharing on my FB page!

    Hugs,
    –Amber

  96. Elisabeth Edwins says

    I would like to try the NuNaturals Stevia products as I had tried several over the years and I wasn’t able to get over the funky aftertaste. I have recently given up refined sugar and am looking for something to sweeten my coffee and other foods.

  97. Esther says

    I would love to try NuNaturals, because just like other readers, didn’t like other brands, so let’s try this one!!! Thank you!!!

  103. Sharon Baridon says

    Been a fan of stevia now for a few years. Use it to make my hot chocolate, smoothies, those rare coffee drinks!! I would really like to start baking with it, and that a vanilla bean cake just may be my maiden voyage!!!!

  104. Lori Rabideaux says

    I LOVE Nu Naturals vanilla in my chai. I have been gluten and sugar free about 2 years. I have “liked” Nu naturals and gfe on facebook. I am on a tight budget and would love to win!

  105. Monique says

    I’d love to try it and see if it’s as good as you say. I’ve only ever tried stevia once and it was part of a less than tasty supplement powder. I’ve been told to give up all sugars, including my beloved raw honey, so some good stevia sure would help!!!

  106. Shaina says

    I love using stevia as a healthy alternative in recipes, but I’m still trying to convince the fam that they will like it.

  107. Colleen M. says

    I haven’t tried any of their products, but I have been considering it for some time now. Would love to be a winner!

  108. Heather says

    I have used stevia in tea for years, but haven’t tried NuNaturals liquid stuff. The vanilla one sounds yummy. =)

  109. Marissa w says

    I’ve never tried nunaturals but this sounds encouraging as my first experience with stevia was much like your own. What a great way to try it out 😉 I hope I win!

  113. Jordan says

    I’ve had NuNaturals in my iced coffee at my favorite cafe, but I’d love to try it in recipes at home!

  115. Lisa Irvine says

    I have tried two different brands of stevia and both had a bad aftertaste! I would love to try this brand. Thanks for this great contest, Shirley!

  116. Nicole says

    I’m on the anti-candida diet (like Ricki was, which is how I found her blog, and then your blog). I’ve been using Stevia for a couple of years now, but only tried NuNaturals when my sister won a giveaway.

    I definitely think that their Stevia is better- a lot less of the bitter taste.

  118. Ashlee L says

    I’ve never tried Nunaturals before. But I am very health conscious as I have celiac disease and have to ensure that I am using pure gluten free products. Would LOVE to try these!

  119. bitt says

    never tried nunutruals, I’d love to try the vanilla one especially. i just ran out of my other stevia and i need it as I am going on a low sugar diet and might want something sweet.

  121. Sharon says

    I have tried the vanilla sweet leaf Stevia and have been happy with it along with other sweeteners in some baked goods but I don’t like it on it’s own. I would love to try the nunaturals brand to see if it’s any better…I have hrleard alot about it. Thanks!

  124. Patsy says

    Had no idea there was different brands of Stevia! I believe I have only tried Stevia in the raw, which is a powder. Will have to get my postage paid envelope going snail mail. Thanks for all your hard work on this blog, I enjoy it!

  126. Mary says

    I can’t wait to try both the cranberry almond cookies and the pomegranate sherbet recipes. I have never tried NuNaturals products before but hope to try their stevia. This giveaway is a wonderful opportunity for four lucky souls to give it a try!

  127. Karen K says

    I love NuNaturals Stevia and use it daily in my tea! I’d love to learn how to use it more in baking and cooking so I am anxious to try your recipes! Thanks for the great giveaway!

  128. Diane M. says

    I’ve just started to try stevia in my tea and baking so I’ll have to test out the NuNaturals Stevia, thanks for the recommendation!

  132. Michelle Kaplan says

    I am going through the difficult process of trying to get sugar out of my kids daily diet. This means learning how to bake snacks and treats using stevia. I would love to have these to try out all my new recipe finds.

  134. leann bolster says

    I’m working on decreasing processed foods and sugars and would love to try NuNaturals stevia.

    thank you!

  135. Penny says

    As someone who is allergic to cane sugar, stevia has become a big part of my diet. I would love to try the NuNaturals products!

  140. Nanci Patch says

    I have Candida and have been battling it since 1993. Yours, and your friends I have found through your links have given me food I can truly enjoy the way I did before discovering my issues. Stevia is the only sweetener I used for years for tea lemonade. I have never liked it much. Would love to win and try it, especially in actual recipes!! Thanks for all you do!

  141. Brandy says

    I would LOVE to try the stevia. I am new to Gluten free and healthy eating and would like to try the products…

  142. Theresa says

    I have used Stevia, but never NuNaturals brand. I would love to make the Pomegranate Sherbert soon. Thanks for this giveaway opportunity. I would love to win.
    Also, thanks for such great recipes all the time. I always check my email to see if you have sent anything.

  143. Cindy says

    I would be absolutely delighted to win your contest and try NuNaturals Stevia products. I’m keeping my fingers crossed! My son is vegetarian and I have severe dairy allergies and was recently put on a GF diet. I feel like I have no idea what to cook anymore or how to cook as everything is expensive and hard to find in our small town – vegetarian, DF & GF. Oy!!!

  146. Sharlene says

    You are such an wonderful lady to offer giveaways and you have a very informative website that has helped many. I would love to win the NuNaturals brand of stevia. I have used other brands but never this one. Thanks for all you do!

  150. Shannon Brown says

    I’ve tried a couple of brands of stevia but I’m still on the fence about it. I’ve had things turn bitter because I used a tiny bit too much. I would really like to try NuNaturals to see if it makes me a convert too. (I love vanilla so the vanilla variety sounds like fun.)

  153. Ann Stark says

    I am excited to try this brand – I cook most of my food with stevia but have always used Stevita. The aftertaste bothers some at our family gatheringssoIwould love to try a brand that has a better reputation for taste.

  156. tina says

    I would love to try NuNaturals stevia again, I believe I bought some many years back, but at the moment I have a different brand. I don’t have any liquid stevia and so many recipes call for it, so I have been planning to get some next time I am at the right store!

    The first recipe I’d try is definitely kelly’s vanilla bean cake!