Baking Substitutions

The following baking tips are great for those of us who happen to be watching our waistlines. Make healthy subsitutions, without sacrificing taste!

• ~Use fruit puree, such as unsweetened applesauce or prune puree, in place of some of the fat.


• ~Replace some of the whole eggs with egg whites or pasteurized egg substitute; it is best to keep some of the whole eggs in the recipe to maintain texture.


• ~To cut back on sugar, use one-half or one-third of a heat stable sugar substitute, such as Splenda or Equal Sugar Lite - this will maintain flavor but cut back on calories.


• ~Use evaporated milk in place of heavy cream.


• ~If cutting out some of the sugar, add extra spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and ginger, to enhance the flavor.


• ~When making bread, increase the fiber by using whole wheat flour for all or half the flour

Source: The Eating Smart Cookbook