baking substitutions

[MissyB1011]

I've heard about using applesauce or black beans to give baked goods a healthier twist. Do you have any other tips?

[shajdinyak]

I Would think so!?

Quoting MissyB1011:

Can the lite yogurt be used?

Quoting shajdinyak:

Pretty much any type of fat, butter, sour cream, cream cheese, etc. Much healthier!

[LovesFredric]

1 C. Buttermilk = 1 C. Yogurt OR 1 T. Lemon Juice or Vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 C.

Interesting since I never keep buttermilk on hand!!

[arthistmom]

You can substitute mashed bananas for eggs as a binder in recipes for flavored breads or muffins.

[LovesFredric]

1 Egg = 1/2 banana mashed with 1/2 t. Baking powder. Interesting in a pinch!! Would sure sweeten it up too.

[MissyB1011]

I didn't know this. Thanks!

Quoting arthistmom:

You can substitute mashed bananas for eggs as a binder in recipes for flavored breads or muffins.

[MissyB1011]

Thanks for the conversion! I've been out of eggs and not known it until I'm ready to start cooking.

Quoting LovesFredric:

1 Egg = 1/2 banana mashed with 1/2 t. Baking powder. Interesting in a pinch!! Would sure sweeten it up too.

[MissyB1011]

Thanks for this! I've bought powdered buttermilk to keep on hand for cooking and baking. This is so much easier!

Quoting LovesFredric:

1 C. Buttermilk = 1 C. Yogurt OR 1 T. Lemon Juice or Vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 C.

Interesting since I never keep buttermilk on hand!!

[MissyB1011]

Does it matter what kind of vinegar it is?

Quoting LovesFredric:

1 C. Buttermilk = 1 C. Yogurt OR 1 T. Lemon Juice or Vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 C.

Interesting since I never keep buttermilk on hand!!

[LovesFredric]

Probably not. Test it out :)

Quoting MissyB1011:

Does it matter what kind of vinegar it is?

Quoting LovesFredric:

1 C. Buttermilk = 1 C. Yogurt OR 1 T. Lemon Juice or Vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 C.



Interesting since I never keep buttermilk on hand!!

[Godspitgrl]

I just tried applesauce for oil in a brownie recipe for the first time ever. I will let you knwo what I think after I eat it.