Peeps are soft, fluffy little mounds of sugary goodness that are absolutely the best around Easter, although Just Born is continuously expanding their line in an effort to include all major holidays. Usually, this expansion manifests itself in the form of new colors, like the bright green Peeps that are popping into stores for St. Patrick's Day, but sometimes they try to do something a little different, as they did when they release the cocoa-flavored bunny peeps a few weeks ago. Their latest release, however, omits what has traditionally been the most important part of the Peep: the sugar. Sugar-Free Peeps are the newest Just Born product. They are made with Splenda and come in packages of three yellow chicks.
Despite the plethora of Peeps in the candy aisles these days, I have yet to encounter the sugar-free version in person. Call me a traditionalist, but I have a hard time believing that the Splenda version could be anywhere near as good as the regular ones - especially when you consider that sugar, corn syrup and gelatin make up 98% of a regular Peep!
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3-13-2007 @ 9:55AM
Foodie Bride said...
Sugar free peeps? That's pure blasphemy.
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3-13-2007 @ 10:05AM
LWK said...
Had them yesterday and they are awesome - I can't taste the difference
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3-13-2007 @ 10:35AM
Jenn said...
I bought them at Fresh Market a few days ago -- I actually think they have more flavor than the regular Peeps. They are fabulous! Just wish they were easier to find.
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3-13-2007 @ 10:38AM
Reginae said...
I wish they made cornsyrup-free Peeps -- then maybe I could actually eat them!
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3-13-2007 @ 11:57AM
Stacy said...
Foodie Bride, those were the exact 6 words that I was going to write!
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3-13-2007 @ 1:56PM
Dr Electro said...
It isn't blasphemy to a type 2 diabetic. I loved the original Peeps when I was a child. Now, I can't eat all that sugar. If I can even come close to tasting the nostalgia even for one bite I'll be happier for the experience. I'm going looking this afternoon!
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3-13-2007 @ 6:28PM
Karen said...
walgreen's has them. they're pretty good, actually.
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3-13-2007 @ 6:39PM
Heidi said...
Splenda rules and I am going to dig eating these.
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3-13-2007 @ 7:13PM
Stacy said...
I use Splenda all the time, but I just can't see the Splenda having the same crunchy texture as the colored sugar that coats every Peep. That's my favorite part.
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3-19-2007 @ 2:25PM
george9915 said...
I had the SF peeps today Found them at Rite Aid They were WONDERFUL !!!
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3-24-2007 @ 9:00PM
SNOOPY said...
DITO FOR ALL THE DIABETICS OUT THERE Blasphemy IS NOT EVEN CLOSE CONGRATULATIONS TO A COMPANY THAT IS AT LEAST TRYING TO HELP PEOPLE THAT ARE TRYING TO HELP THEMSELFS ESPECIALLY TRYING TO TELL A CHILD AT THE HOLIDAYS NO CANDY THANKS FOR HELPING US GET REAL
NOW ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS GET THE STORES TO GET REAL AND PUT THESE THINGS OUT ON THEIR SHELVES WITH OUT RIPPING PEOPLE OFF........ OOPS SORRY SOMETIMES I JUST GET CARRIED AWAY..........
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3-25-2007 @ 12:41AM
Blair said...
I say two thumbs up to Just Born for expanding the market to people, and especially children, who cannot tolrate sugar in their diets.
Job well done!
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3-25-2007 @ 8:59PM
itsasecret said...
To the person who couldn't find---I located them tonight at a Walgreens in Chicago (Walgreens), you might try looking there.
I tried one...not a bad imitation.
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3-31-2007 @ 1:39PM
cheepcheep said...
Yum-o Sugar free peeps are good. I found some at my local walgreens as well. Not bad at all. After many Easters without peeps this is going to be just like being a kid again. Oh and even better....chocolate dipped sugar free peeps - http://www.abountifulharvest.net/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ABH&Product_Code=SFBCDP&Category_Code=EAS
Now that's my kind of candy
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3-31-2007 @ 4:12PM
Bucky said...
BLASPHEMY? Obviously not a true peep lover, for then you would only eat a yellow peep at Easter and miss out on all the others. And finally a wonderful peep for all those diabetics, children and older peep lovers (myself included)..a dream come true!
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4-04-2007 @ 2:59PM
jane said...
I'm a Peeps addict & am diabetic. I've tried the sugar free peeps and they are HORRID! They taste bitter. You get 1/2 the wt. for twice the price. They have sorbitol & maltitol, sugar substitutes that will give you gas so bad you'll be blaming your dog! Seriously. There's even a warning on the side that tells of the laxative effect too many (all 3 in the pack?) may have.
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