Monk fruit substitutes
Monk fruit substitutes — 5 options, ranked, with the exact amount
Use Stevia
Same amount as the monk fruit
Natural zero-calorie sweetener with similar sweetness intensity and clean taste.
The best substitutes for monk fruit are stevia, erythritol, or allulose.
- Verdict —
- Works
- Best for —
- baking
Updated 3 Oct 2026 · no sponsored swaps
Every option, one card
Ranked| # | Substitute | Instead of monk fruit | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steviabaking | Same amountWorks | Works |
| 2 | Erythritolbaking | 1 1/3 cups per 1 cup of a sugar-equivalent monk fruit blendWorks | Works |
| 3 | Allulosebaking | 1 1/3 cups per 1 cup of a sugar-equivalent monk fruit blendWorks | Works |
| 4 | Xylitolbaking | Same amountWorks | Works |
| 5 | Sucralosebaking | Same amountWorks | Works |
Stevia
similar taste and texture
Natural zero-calorie sweetener with similar sweetness intensity and clean taste.
- Best for
- baking, beverages, desserts, smoothies
May have slight aftertaste. Swap like for like: pure extract for pure extract, or a blend that measures like sugar for a blend that measures like sugar. Strength varies by brand, so check the label's sugar equivalent.
Erythritol
similar taste and texture
Sugar alcohol about 70% as sweet as sugar with almost no calories, and the bulking ingredient in most monk fruit blends.
- Best for
- baking, beverages, desserts, candy
May have cooling effect. Less sweet than a monk fruit blend that measures like sugar, so use about a third more. Not a volume swap for pure monk fruit extract, which is far sweeter.
Allulose
similar taste and texture
Rare sugar about 70% as sweet as sugar with minimal calories.
- Best for
- baking, beverages, desserts, ice cream
About 70% as sweet as sugar, so use about a third more than a monk fruit blend that measures like sugar. Not a volume swap for pure monk fruit extract.
Xylitol
similar taste and texture
Sugar alcohol about as sweet as sugar, with dental benefits.
- Best for
- baking, beverages, desserts, candy
Measures like sugar, so it swaps 1:1 only for a monk fruit blend that also measures like sugar, not for pure extract. May have cooling effect and is toxic to dogs.
Sucralose
similar taste and texture
Artificial sweetener with similar sweetness and zero calories.
- Best for
- baking, beverages, desserts, candy
Granulated sucralose that measures like sugar swaps 1:1 for a monk fruit blend that measures like sugar. Pure sucralose is about 600 times sweeter than sugar and is not a volume swap.
Questions
4 questionsCan I use stevia instead of monk fruit?
Yes, stevia is a good substitute for monk fruit. Both are natural zero-calorie sweeteners, though stevia may have a slight aftertaste that monk fruit doesn't have.
What's the difference between monk fruit and erythritol?
Monk fruit is extracted from a fruit and is 150-200 times sweeter than sugar, while erythritol is a sugar alcohol that's about 70% as sweet as sugar. Both are zero-calorie sweeteners.
Can I bake with monk fruit?
Yes, monk fruit can be used in baking, but it doesn't caramelize like sugar. You may need to adjust recipes and combine it with other sweeteners for best results in baked goods.
Is monk fruit safe for diabetics?
Monk fruit extract is a zero-calorie, non-nutritive sweetener. Packaged monk fruit products are often blended with erythritol, dextrose or maltodextrin, so read the label, and ask your healthcare provider how it fits your own diet.
Tips for substituting monk fruit
7 tips- Pure monk fruit extract is 150-200 times sweeter than sugar, so use sparingly; packaged blends are bulked, usually with erythritol, to measure like sugar
- Monk fruit works well in both hot and cold applications
- Store monk fruit in a cool, dry place away from moisture
- Monk fruit doesn't caramelize like sugar, so adjust baking techniques
- Monk fruit pairs well with vanilla, cinnamon, and other warm spices
- For baking, monk fruit works best when combined with other sweeteners
- Monk fruit is heat-stable and can be used in cooking and baking