Friday, September 6, 2024

Baking Substitutes

 HEALTHY BAKING SUBSTITUTES   

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR EGGS

CHIA SEEDS – Chia seeds make a healthy alternative to eggs. They become slimy when mixed in water and thus can substitute with eggs and also make your cake fluffy. Add 1 Tbsp of organic chia seeds in 1 cup of water and use it in place of 1 whole egg.

FLAX MEAL – Flax meal is healthy and also a rich source of folic acid. It also has a slimy texture when mixed with water just like an egg. Add 1 tablespoon of flax seeds powder into 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to turn slimy and use it in place of 1 egg.

 

BANANAS – Bananas are high in vitamins and make a healthy substitute for egg. Blend one medium-sized banana in place of an one egg.

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR DAIRY

SOY MILK – Soy milk can be used in place of regular milk. It can also be added in batters to soften it. Soy milk is low in calories and fat. Use 1 cup of soy milk in place of 1 cup usual milk.

SILKEN TOFU – Silken tofu can be used in place of sour cream. It is comparatively low in fats and calories. 1 teaspoon silken tofu is equal to 1 cup of sour cream.

GREEK YOGHURT – Greek yoghurt too can be used in place of sour cream. It is rich in vitamins and low in calories. 1 cup greek yoghurt is equal to 1 cup of sour cream.

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR WHITE FLOUR

COCONUT FLOUR

Coconut flour is fine and easy to mix. It gives your baked foods a nice texture and also make it fibre-rich. This low-carb substitute can be used in same quantities as that of white flour.

NUT FLOUR

Nut flour gives your baked foods a nice nutty taste, smooth texture and also makes it fragrant. You can use almond or cashew flour instead of white flour. Add 1 ½ cups nut flour in place of 1 cup white flour.

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR

Whole wheat flour is high in fibre and vitamins. It has a similar texture like that of white flour. Can be used in same quantities as that of white flour.

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR OIL/BUTTER

AVOCADOS

Avocados contain healthy fats and can give your baked food the exact same texture as you get when you use oil or butter.  It also makes your baked food smooth and melt-in-the-mouth. This low calorie butter/oil substitute can be used in same quantities as you would use oil and butter.

BANANA PUREE

Banana puree too makes your cake moist and gives a nice texture to your baked cookies. Banana can be a bit sweet so make sure you use it in sweet baked foods. Substitute 1 cup banana puree for 1 cup butter or oil.

GREEK YOGHURT

 Greek yoghurt is less fattening contains less calories than that of butter and oil. Besides, it also adds in a nice soft and moist texture to your cakes and muffins. Use ½ cup greek yoghurt for 1 cup of butter and oil.

 

 

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