Healthy alternatives to sugar

We Heart Living – Meridian molasses

4 Meridian Organic Blackstrap Molasses (£2.89, hollandandbarrett.com)

This ultra-decadent, dark, thick, gooey liquid is a by-product of the sugar cane plant and good for your health too. It’s a great source of all-important nutrients such as magnesium, calcium and iron.

How to use: Drizzle onto fruit salads.