There’s new competition for making things sweeter without adding calories. Today, the Food and Drug Administration approved two versions of a new zero-calorie sweetener made from rebiana, an extract from the stevia plant. Both Coca-Cola and PepsiCo plan to use the sweetener in drinks soon – new products may be on store shelves as early as next week. Coca Cola’s version of the sweetener is called Truvia; Pepsi’s is PureVia.

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Earlier this week, we gave you the scoop on calories in popular pies and shared a healthy recipe for pumpkin pie. Turns out, the gals over at Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat? have also had their eye on pie this week. They even had their own pumpkin pie tasting before T-day – using a new zero-calorie sweetener!

There’s a new zero calorie sugar substitute on the market called Truvia. It’s made from rebiana which is a part of the stevia leaf. Manufacturers say it’s 200 times sweeter than sugar. Truvia aims to offer a natural alternative to other sugar subsitutes on the market. Truvia sent us a sample since we’re always interested in ZERO CALORIES!

In honor of the Thanksgiving holidayI have a pumpkin pie recipe that works nicely with sugar substitutes. I made one pie with Splenda and the other with Truvia and then unscientifically taste tested them.

Want the results? And the recipe? Get both right here!

This looks so yummy, I want to eat the picture!

I want to try it! Problem is – I’m not much of a baker, so maybe KiKi can send me a slice? Please?! We usually go for some yummy store-bought pumpkin pie at our holiday gatherings. So, I’m wondering – do you bake your own pies or buy them for Thanksgiving? And do you go for the low-cal… or the real deal?

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