How to Use unsweetened in a Sentence

unsweetened

adjective
  • When added to unsweetened black tea, the glass gets sweeter as the ice cubes melt.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 20 June 2022
  • Whisk in the unsweetened light coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 12 Feb. 2018
  • A whole lot of creamy, unsweetened peanut butter goes in next.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
  • So what does unsweetened chocolate do for a pot of chili?
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
  • But a fried egg may not be as heart-healthy as a bowl of unsweetened steel-cut oats topped with berries.
    Matthew Kadey Rd, Outside Online, 7 May 2021
  • Even better, stick to the unsweetened kind and mix in some fruit or a touch of honey or maple syrup.
    Leah Zerbe, Good Housekeeping, 12 Apr. 2021
  • The next morning we were woken with cups of hot, unsweetened tea in our igloo.
    David G. Allan, CNN, 16 Jan. 2023
  • Dairy, such as yogurt or cheese, should be full-fat and unsweetened.
    Lisa Drayer, CNN, 1 Mar. 2018
  • When using an unsweetened pack, leave at least a ½-inch headspace.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2023
  • When using an unsweetened pack, leave at least a ½-inch headspace.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2024
  • An unsweetened tea will offer the flavor most true to the tea itself.
    Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Fill a glass with ice, then add 2 oz unsweetened green tea, ¾ oz triple sec, and 1 oz sauvignon blanc.
    Jennifer Abbasi, Redbook, 19 Apr. 2013
  • For fruit lovers, add a cup or so of fresh (and unsweetened) strawberry or peach puree and mix well.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2021
  • Stick to a matcha latte made with unsweetened oat milk to get the most benefits.
    Serena Coady, Glamour, 10 Aug. 2021
  • No need to use Greek yogurt here; plain, unsweetened whole-milk yogurt will do the trick.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Make the base: In a medium bowl, place unsweetened chocolate and heat in microwave on high about 1 minute.
    Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2019
  • Whether French toast should be sweet itself, or unsweetened, is a matter of taste.
    Julia Moskin, charlotteobserver, 9 May 2017
  • My favorite meal was a plain baked potato and chili with an unsweetened iced tea from Wendy's.
    Amy Brightfield, Woman's Day, 1 June 2010
  • For a flavor boost, add ½ cup of dry red wine, madeira or unsweetened apple cider.
    Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2019
  • Fresh fruit and purees like apricot can cut the tartness of unsweetened yogurt.
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 16 Mar. 2020
  • These unsweetened adult sodas clock in at just 96 calories and 0 carbs each.
    Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021
  • To toast coconut: Spread a ½ cup of unsweetened coconut on a small baking sheet.
    Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Adding a touch of unsweetened cocoa to a pot of chili is a quick, easy way to boost the flavor of one of our favorite comfort foods.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
  • One cup of unsweetened soy milk contains 7 grams of protein.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
  • For quickest prep, use berries from a frozen unsweetened, loose-pack berry medley bag.
    Nancy Baggett, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The maple bar brings plenty of maple, and the unsweetened crumb on the chocolate crumb doughnut is smartly restrained.
    Dominic Armato, azcentral, 30 May 2018
  • Or try them with roasted cashews, unsweetened coconut flakes and lime zest.
    Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Think about including unsweetened milk, nuts, and leafy greens like spinach or kale.
    Carsen Joenk, Popular Science, 11 Jan. 2021
  • Most of these taste like, well, grape juice, either unsweetened (sour) or sweetened.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Chocolate gravy is a thick sauce made with unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, butter, and half-and-half.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024

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