In Panama City, the Splenda brand launched an end‑of‑year initiative that seeks to reinvent traditional Christmas recipes by removing added sugar without losing their characteristic flavor.
The project proposes oven‑baked versions of typical dishes, such as buñuelos, replacing frying with a baking technique that reduces calorie load while keeping a crunchy, fluffy texture.
To make sugar‑free buñuelos, the recipe calls for whole‑wheat flour, baking powder, light butter, vanilla extract, and Splenda® Original packets mixed with cinnamon. They bake at 200 °C for 10 minutes.
The brand stresses that this approach lets families celebrate Panamanian tradition with wellness, promoting a culture of conscious eating during the holidays.
"Our goal is to offer tasty, healthy options for every family," said a Splenda spokesperson.
