Simple Substitutions for Holiday Baking

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Fitness_Chick
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Simple Substitutions for Holiday Baking

Instead of: -- Use:

1 c. wine -- 1 c. OJ

1/2 c. oil -- 1/2 c. applesauce

1 c. sugar -- 2/3 c. sugar

1 T. margarine -- 3 T. ground flax seed

1 egg -- 2 egg whites

1/2 c. pecans -- 1/4 c. toasted pecans

1 C. sour cream -- 1 C. plain yogurt

1 c. evaporated milk -- 1 c. fat-free evaporated milk

1/2 c. mayonnaise -- 1/2 c. fat-free mayonnaise

1 T. oil for sautéing -- 2 T. frozen apple juice

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  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
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    Simple Substitutions for Holiday Baking

    Instead of: -- Use:

    1 c. wine -- 1 c. OJ

    1/2 c. oil -- 1/2 c. applesauce

    1 c. sugar -- 2/3 c. sugar

    1 T. margarine -- 3 T. ground flax seed

    1 egg -- 2 egg whites

    1/2 c. pecans -- 1/4 c. toasted pecans

    1 C. sour cream -- 1 C. plain yogurt

    1 c. evaporated milk -- 1 c. fat-free evaporated milk

    1/2 c. mayonnaise -- 1/2 c. fat-free mayonnaise

    1 T. oil for sautéing -- 2 T. frozen apple juice
  • michlingle
    michlingle Posts: 797 Member
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    I know a lot of recipes call for splenda too to replace sugar. I made a pumpkin pecan pie with the granulated splenda. In my opinion, splenda sucks. It tastes like cancer to me. I like how the conversions listed above to not include artificial sweeteners, just healthy replacemements. Thanks for the info!
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
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    I know a lot of recipes call for splenda too to replace sugar. I made a pumpkin pecan pie with the granulated splenda. In my opinion, splenda sucks. It tastes like cancer to me. I like how the conversions listed above to not include artificial sweeteners, just healthy replacemements. Thanks for the info!
    I understand what you mean about the artificial sweetners....I feel the same..

    Glad it was something you could use:drinker:
  • REB89
    REB89 Posts: 493 Member
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    1 T. oil for sautéing -- 2 T. frozen apple juice
    I love these suggestions but how dos this one work?! :ohwell:
  • kels0724
    kels0724 Posts: 136
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    wow very good ideas ;) thanks! i am replying so that i have this on hand when i get to baking!! happy holidays!
  • Phoenixflame
    Phoenixflame Posts: 560 Member
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    Can anyone tell me how stevia (the packet kind) does with baking? I'd love to experiment with it, but I don't want to wind up with a huge pile of pumpkin-esque sludge. A little forewarning would be great!
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
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    :drinker:

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