My intake of added sugars in a day is really low. A gram here and a gram there, totally 8-10 grams a day. Given that a 1.8 ounce Snickers bar has 27g, or that a 12 ounce can of Coke has 35g... you can do the math. As I reduced sugar, I definitely got more sensitive to its taste, and I've grown to love the sweetness in 90-95% dark chocolate. Lindt gives you the option of a plain bar. But, you know, sometimes you feel like a nut! You can make a nice dark chocolate from cocoa butter, cocoa powder, a bit of coconut oil and vanilla, and some sweetener. There is a small amount of sugar in cocoa powder, but that is it. This recipe was inspired by http://minimalistbaker.com/diy-dark-chocolate-almond-bars/ with just a few modifications and timings. <br /> <br />If you want "sugar free" use liquid Stevia. If you want the equivalent of 95% cocoa, add 1T & 2t of pure maple syrup, and so 90%: 2T & 2t; and 85%: 0.25c & 2t; and 80%: 0.25c & 2T & 2t; and 75%: 0.5c & 1t; and 70%: 0.5c & 2T & 2t... these will load the 17g piece of chocolate with between 1-6 g of sugar

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