Finding The Best Brown Sugar Syrup & A Recipe

Brown sugar syrup is great in coffee, tea or in desserts. In fact, we have a recipe below for a yummy treat that combines peanut butter and brown sugar syrup (yes, you’re welcome).

To test the best options, we tried out several brands in coffee and tea. To keep things fair, we do blind taste tests, so we aren’t influenced by brands or packaging.

Before we get to the winners, here is that recipe for Brown Sugar Cinnamon Peanut Butter Bits.

Recipe: Brown Sugar Cinnamon Peanut Butter Bits

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Peanut Butter Bits.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp nonfat dry milk powder
  • ¼ cup Torani Sugar Free Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup
  • ½ cup creamy natural style peanut butter
  • ¾ cup crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp rolled oats

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients, except nuts, in a medium sized bowl and stir until well incorporated.
  2. The dough may be slightly sticky.
  3. Roll into 1 ½ Tbsp. sized balls with your hands.
  4. Place nuts in a shallow dish and roll the balls in the nuts.
  5. Makes 12-14 balls, depending on the size.
  6. As the balls absorb the peanut butter and Torani Syrup, they will become less sticky and more solid.

(Recipe and photo credit: Torani).

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