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Low fat substitutions without sacrificing taste...

If you love to exercise your baking talents, but hate those "not so healthy recipes," there is hope. Here are some health-conscious ingredient substitutes that you can make without sacrificing flavor.

  • Use unsweetened cocoa instead of chocolate. This switch will significantly reduce the fat content of what you are baking.


  • Replace butter and oil with fruit purees. Choose a puree that best matches the taste of the recipe you are baking.


  • Toast nuts to enhance their flavor. If the recipe calls for nuts, reduce the amount and brown the smaller portion in a skillet before adding them to the recipe.


  • Increase the amount of vanilla, spices, or other flavorings to maximize taste.
Try these strategies and dig into those home baked treats. You can feel good about them!
 



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