Homemade Flavored Liquid Stevia Drops
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Do you love Liquid Stevia Drops but don’t love the price? Here’s how to make your own Homemade Liquid Stevia and save loads of money, PLUS you can make flavored liquid stevia this way too!
I’ve been using stevia for a long time now–ever since I knew that I had candida. I personally think that stevia is safe and I think you can grow to like it even if you didn’t when you first tried it.
It can be hard to know how to use it, but here’s a guide to help you use stevia to get you inspired.
One of my favorite stevia products is liquid stevia drops.
They are little dropper bottles full of flavored liquid stevia that you can add to your favorite beverages (like sugar-free lemonade and coffee substitute) and sweet treats (like raw brownies and almond joy® bars) without
- feeding candida or
- adding calories
I love them and with the amazing variety of flavors out there you can really go to town.
The only problem is, they are really pricey.
Thankfully, there’s a simple way for you to make your own homemade flavored liquid stevia easily!
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Flavor Options
There are endless options for flavoring these drops. Truly the sky’s the limit.
You simply use whatever extract or natural flavoring you’d like your liquid stevia drops to be.
While I love all of the flavors that I’ve tried, vanilla liquid stevia remains one of my favorites.
I’ve used it in my Healthy Coffee Substitute and it can be used to sweeten any beverage.
How Much Will You Save With These Homemade Drops?
The cost of liquid stevia drops varies, but one thing is sure; you will save a lot of money.
This vanilla liquid stevia from NuNaturals currently costs $12.52 on Amazon.
This one from Sweet Leaf costs $9.09.
The total cost for my 2 oz bottle?
It’s a little variable and took some intense calculating to figure out, since I purchase my stevia in bulk (maybe you should too :-)?) but here goes:
- Stevia extract (I currently use this brand.): $1.03
- Vanilla extract (I used this brand. Here is another brand with no sugar.): $1.05
- Dropper bottle (mine was free since I saved a leftover one from stevia, but you can purchase one on Amazon (this is a handy-dandy set of 6 dropper bottles, so you can make all kinds of stevia drop blends.)
By the way, stevia is pretty hard to measure since it’s so concentrated. These stainless steel mini measuring spoons from Amazon are super handy.
The 2nd smallest is the size of 1/32 of a teaspoon, which is the typical size of a scoop that’s included in most stevia containers.
5 Pcs Mini Measuring Spoons Set, Stainless Steel
These spoons are a must for using concentrated sweeteners like stevia extract and monk fruit, and are great for making soap, cosmetics, and cheese making, too.
Total Cost of This Homemade Liquid Stevia
Without dropper bottle: $2.08
With dropper bottle: $3.58 (plus shipping on the bottle, of course, but you can reuse it.)
So if you don’t need a bottle, you can save up to 84% by making your own vanilla liquid stevia.
At these savings, I guess you won’t be buying any more liquid stevia drops, eh? Well, with a few exceptions.
There are some flavors that would be pretty hard to replicate. One of them is this really great Root Beer Flavored stevia drops.
Add these to sparkling water and you’ve got a great Sugar-Free Root Beer!
SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia Root Beer Drops, 2 Ounces
These Liquid Stevia Root Beer Drops are great for making your own Homemade Sugar-free Root Beer by adding them to sparkling water!
Recipe Notes and Substitutions
- Stevia Brand: I link to NuNaturals stevia in the recipe card since that is the brand I recommend in general, but a few readers have said that NOW stevia works well for this recipe.
- Stevia Crystals: I’ve gotten a few reports that some people get stevia crystals on their dropper after making this and placing it in the fridge. I’m not sure why that is, but hopefully we can figure it out.
- Stevia Flavors: If you’d like your liquid stevia to have a different flavor, you can try different extracts in place of vanilla. Options include:chocolate extract, cherry extract, lemon extract, peppermint extract, and butter flavor. I haven’t tried any of these, but I think they should work!
Homemade Liquid Stevia Drops
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons stevia extract (The amount you need will vary by brand)
- 1 teaspoon glycerin (optional but recommended)
- 7 teaspoons vanilla extract (or other natural flavor/extract)
Instructions
- Pour water into a small saucepan.
- Warm over medium heat. Add stevia extract.
- Heat and stir until stevia is dissolved.
- Remove from heat. Add glycerin and extract if desired.
- Pour into a small glass bottle with dropper. Note: There will be a little too much to fit into the bottle. Just keep it in another bottle or container and use it first. I chose these measurements for ease of use.
- Store in the fridge.
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What’s your favorite way to use flavored liquid stevia drops?
What’s your favorite flavor?
I wondered if using vanilla bean in the boiling step instead of extract would work well too? Have you experimented?
I have not!
Seven teaspoons of vanilla extract? That seems excessive.
It works :).
I made this a few weeks ago and stored it in the fridge. After 1-2 weeks something brown started to flow in the liquid. I fished it out but after a week it reappeared again. Any idea what it can be? Thank you
Ick. No idea but I wouldn’t eat it. Did you use water that was filtered well?
I use a BRITA water filter jug to filter water. Maybe I should boil the water first then cool it down?
Hmm…well, I would have to look at how much they filter out. I can’t tell. Still, that sounds odd. I do know that they do not filter out fluoride which is another topic. Could be all kinds of things….something in the water, or the bottle, or the stevia. This might be of interest. https://wholenewmom.com/whole-new-budget/how-to-make-your-drinking-water-safe/
Thank you for your answer. I’ll keep trying because I really want to make this stevia extract. I will try to use different water, bottle and see how it goes.
Hope it goes well!
I am curious, I have some bulk stevia leaf powder I bought from Rose Mountain Herbs, Is there any way I could use that? Make a tincture or something?
I would think so. I have not tried that but should work!
7 tsp vanilla to 2.25 tsp stevia? Seems like the Vanilla would be overwhelming.
Do you have a recipe without vanilla or other extract? Just for sweetening coffee or tea without other flavors?
Thanks!
Hi there. We’ve tried it and it works. I think others should work as well!
I know I’m mis-understanding something here. So, someone please help me out.
A 2 oz bottle of Sweet Leaf liquid Stevia-Vanilla Creme costs $7.29 w/free shipping on Amazon
A 1 oz bottle of NuNaturals Nustevia Pure White Stevia Extract , 1-Ounce Cost $11.18 plus $5.05 shipping.
How does making my own flavored liquid stevia save me money?
So confused. Thanks
Nancy
You could purchase stevia in bulk. I am going to be changing out the link for stevia there – I found one that is a little cheaper. However, you can get 4.8 batches of the liquid stevia out of the 1 oz bottle of the powder so you will still save quite a bit of money. I hope to try out some bulk stevias and share which one I like. Does that help?
Because the stevia extract will make more than five bottles of drops. It’s not one to one.
I made your recipe and i’m convinced I’ll never buy another bottle of liquid vanilla stevia again. THANK YOU for helping me keep about 150.00 a year in my own pocket. It takes no time at all to make it & i’m ever so happy.
I’d like your advice on how to make vanilla creme flavored stevia now. Got any ideas?
Thanks and so happy it’s such a help for you!
I’ve got a few ideas. Let me work on it :).
Dear sir still i m confused what kind of extract of stevia is to be boile like powdered leaf or anything els other ?
This is just a recipe of blending the powder with water. Does that help?
Great simple news re your homemade stevia
Can also make with vodka, organic and gluten free of course
Then burn off the alcohol
But the main thing is avoiding the brutal toxins in all commercial Stevias
Really scary
Read this article for info
Tho I don’t agree with her advice on other stevais
https://janeshealthykitchen.com/the-toxic-truth-stevia/
I don’t think that is accurate. I have talked to many companies and they say that they extract their stevias with water only.
I too experienced a severe bout with Systemic Candida, it is so under control at this time, Praise the Lord! Thank you for your recipe on making your own liquid stevia, I am new to stevia; I was wondering if you ever came across information about adding Glycerin to your recipe as the store bought, thought possibly it would make it possible to leave unrefrigerated and you could carry along with you simpler 🙂
That is a great idea! I’m going to work on it – thank you!!!
Hello! I was just wondering if you found this recipe to be as strong as other store bought brands? SUPER excited to try it, Thanks!
I think it’s comparable strength. Hope you like it!
darn…I thought we were going to learn to make it from stevia leaves 🙂
Hi Marilyn. I am growing stevia right now – so hope to share that soon.
This method is easier for people who aren’t gardeners. Hope to see you around again!
Hi, did you manage to produce Stevia from your own plants?
It grew but I didn’t do anything special with it. I was a little overwhelmed w/ harvesting and other things. We just ate it :).
You just ate it? We grew some one year. Let it dry and ground it up to a chopped/powdery form. But it was green and I wasn’t sure if it was equal to the white powder form of stevia. (My husband said it wsn’t as sweet) I’m not much of a cook and didn’t experiment enough with it. I would love to see what you have learned to do with a home grown version.
Yes, we just ate it. I didn’t get as much yield as I wanted in order to experiment. Maybe I can try again! Green isn’t equal to white. It’s more mild.
I grow Stevia every year and harvest the leaves. I put about a cup in some cheese cloth in about 3 cups of water and simmer it. I use the green liquid when I am canning my fruit. After water bathing, it is not green any more and just enough sweetness for the fruit.
me2 but this mightBfun2try as well
I have been making all natural lip balms for years now. I keep getting people wanting them sweet. However when you add honey to the cooking of the balms it separates, When adding stevia it never dissolves and turns out gritty. I have noticed a lot of ppl. recommend using liquid stevia into the balm…Do you know if this would work? Or would it separate like the liquid honey does? Thanks
That is interesting. Do you know why it separates? I can’t imagine stevia extract powder not dissolving. Was it the powder?
did you use local raw honey?
I made my first batch today. I used 1 tsp in 3 tablespoons of boiling water. It dissolved nicely and I put it in the fridge. But after a couple of days, white crystals settled out. I reheated it in the micro and the liquid went clear again. This time I left it on the counter. I see that the crystals are slowly reappearing. Did you have this problem? Do you know why?
I haven’t had that happen – what brand of stevia are you using?
I’m also having that problem. I used Organic Stevia Powder Extract Natural Sweetener Zero Calorie Sugar Substitute 2oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7595KZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3eg.zb89FJTJT
I’ve tried refrigeration (first batch) and leaving it in the pantry (second batch). Any suggestions?
Sorry I’m not sure what is happening. I can’t read the ingredients – is that only stevia?
Can I use liquid stevia also for this recipe? and if soo how much?
Here you go. https://www.stevia.net/conversion.html
Hi
I have a recipe that calls for 2 tablespoons of Swerve. How much of your vanilla liquid stevia would you suggest I use ?
Also, I’m assuming that Swerve is solid / powder……. can liquid sweetener be used for desserts / cakes etc instead of a ‘dry’ sweetener’ ?
Many thanks
Mark
I think you’d need to do a swerve to sugar and then sugar to liquid stevia conversion. Yes, you can sub but using stevia will make you need to change the recipe.
Great work, thank you!
Can you please advise if this conversion works for recipes that call for liquid stevia?
Yes, it does. Enjoy!
Kalyx.com has bulk stevia extract 90% powder for a little less. This is a mega-bulk store, which also carries 85% and 98% stevia extract powders in 10, 20 kgs. I also found out that most branded companies sell the 90%, which is not as sweet as what I purchased 10+ years ago…
Do you like it? I’m in the market for some new stevia asap! Thanks!!
I have not purchased yet, but I plan to buy a slightly higher extraction than 90% when I run out. One pound of stevia extract lasts me a year or more, so I don’t use it up that fast. It is sweet, but I confess it’s not my favorite sweetener, because I still do taste a hint of bitterness and I usually mix it in with other sweeteners like Sucanat. When I bake (which is not very often these days), I often use NewSweet. I highly recommend NewSweet, which I’ve been using for 5+ years. NewSweet is a direct 1:1 substitute for sugar and it is a mixture of stevia + trehalose. I don’t know how to get trehalose by bulk to do the mix myself, but NewSweet prices are reasonable enough that I don’t bother.
Just recently, I purchased a bag of monk fruit powder from GoNutra.com to try. It tastes very good! And it is pretty sweet, though still not as sweet as stevia extract 90%. But it is half the price and I really like the flavor of it, so I might be using more of this instead.
Interesting. I am going to consider buying some. Thanks!!! I hadn’t heard of NewSweet but looking into it. Is this bulk “enough”? https://amzn.to/1SJKFfu (affiliate link to Amazon). I think Monk is a little too high glycemic for me but I will look at that again as well – thanks!
Hey, Adrienne! I have been missing your posts for a while. Not sure what has happened but I will sign up again since I seem to have slipped through the cracks. As an aside, let me tell you I love my Berkey and am so glad I bought it from you. I like supporting the people who ‘work for me’, like you do with all your health research.
We chatted a year or so ago about stevia, when you discovered NuNaturals had changed their formula. You said you were on the brink of announcing your new favorite, but I can’t find anything about it on your site. I switched to KAL but when I started to reorder it today I realized they have changed their forumula and now are adding maltodextrin. NOW brand seems to have a good one out now, no additives and it is organic. What do you think? What are you currently using?
Hi there. Thanks for writing. Did you get the posts on Low Carb Snacks and Low Carb Desserts? I haven’t been writing as much since we’ve had a whole lot going on – trying to keep things at a livable pace.
Thanks for the kind words!
I haven’t found a favorite yet – it kind of went to the back burner. I have tried NOW (not sure if it’s the current brand) but not thrilled. There are 2 more I am interested in. I am buying one from Amazon soon and the other I have a sample of here. This is the one I have a sample of https://amzn.to/1S3gO19 and this is the one I am going to buy. https://amzn.to/1KHiJd0 Those are both affiliate links. Sorry it’s taken me so long. We’ve certainly tried a few “duds”. 🙁
Hi I’m new to your blog I’m interested in stevia but unsure of breakdown I am gluten free diet and have started trying to makeglutenfree products myself banana nut bread and muffins. My question is how much stevia do I use break down as 1/2 cup sugar = how much stevia or 1 cup sugar = how much sugar and how much is to much I don’t want after taste thank you and do you know of any gluten free recipes that use stevia for baking thanks tamara
Hi and welcome! this post should help: https://wholenewmom.com/kitchen-tips/stevia-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it/ My whole site is gluten-free (there is 1 recipe w/ gluten in it) and I believe I use stevia in every recipe. There might be 1 or 2 that don’t. https://wholenewmom.com/recipes/ Hope that helps!
If we don’t want any flavoring do we just leave it out or add water to replace it?
You can just leave it out. Enjoy!