PrintBaking for the holidays is often a time of shared moments in the kitchen between mother and daughter or friends and family. The smells of a fresh batch of cookies or other special holiday confection evoke happy memories and feelings of warmth and security. Many also enjoy baking for parties or special events, or a favorite treat for that special someone.
Don’t feel left out of these special festivities this season, join right in with some of these healthier baking substitutions that give your classic recipes a healthier twist!
Healthy Baking Substitution Ideas
Butter: try canola oil, applesauce, or mild olive oil to cut down on total fat content, and/or add a healthy dose of monounsaturated fats and antioxidants
White/all-purpose flour: try substituting up to half the amount of white flour with whole wheat flour
Sugar: use a blend of sugar, and heat stable sugar substitute
1 oz Chocolate: use 3 tablespoons of cocoa
Eggs: egg whites or egg substitute
Whole milk: try skim or 1% milk
Cream Cheese light cream cheese or lowfat ricotta + lowfat yogurt
Whipping or heavy cream: 1 cup evaporated skim milk cream
Try it out with these pretty Chocolate Maraschino Cherry Thumbprint cookies, or on your own personal favorite holiday recipe!
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