Substitution for margarine

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sweetie1975
sweetie1975 Posts: 154 Member
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I have a banana bread recipe that I would like to make healthier by substituting unsweetened applesauce for margarine. If I was using a half cup of margarine, how much applesauce would I use...the same amount...a half cup or would I use a little more?

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  • pstaceyca
    pstaceyca Posts: 306 Member
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    I always replace with the same amount of applesauce.
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
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    generally its a 1:1 conversion - so 1/2 a cup of margarine or butter = 1/2 cup applesauce. just be warned, it wont brown as much and might be more moist.
  • sweetie1975
    sweetie1975 Posts: 154 Member
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    Thanks ladies
  • supershiny
    supershiny Posts: 170 Member
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    What they said. Also, make sure to reduce the liquids in the rest of the recipe though if you are using a lot of applesauce.
  • muitobem
    muitobem Posts: 435 Member
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    Oh and Cinnamon applesauce in brownies instead of oil...actually is really good in brownies...it gives it just a bit of a different taste, but it is good! Even my kids liked them!

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