For healthy recipe substitutions. (2024)

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Fresh fruits like apples, bananas, berries, oranges, and grapes are naturally sweet and can be a healthy substitute for cookies and pastries. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and can be a refreshing and nutritious snack or dessert.

Fresh fruits like apples, bananas, berries, oranges, and grapes are naturally sweet and can be a healthy substitute for cookies and pastries. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and can be a refreshing and nutritious snack or dessert.

Greek yogurt with honey and nuts

The creamy texture and natural sweetness can satisfy cookie cravings. Greek yogurt is high in protein and healthy fats, and when sweetened with a touch of honey, it's a nutritious alternative.

In most baking recipes, you can substitute brown sugar for white sugar in a one-to-one ratio. So, if your recipe calls for one cup of white sugar, swap one cup of brown sugar. The sweetness level will be the same, but the brown sugar may change the texture of your baked goods.

For every cup of brown sugar called for in your recipe, substitute 1 cup (198g) white granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons (14g) molasses for light brown sugar; or 1 cup (198g) white granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon (21g) molasses for dark brown sugar.

What are some healthy alternatives to fast food? ›

Milk, reduced-fat shredded cheese, eggs, canned tuna, canned beans, peanut butter, lean ground beef patties, chicken, and meatballs. Fresh, frozen, or no-added-salt canned vegetables; fresh and dried fruit; and fruit canned in juice. Quick-cooking grains such as 10-minute brown rice and whole-wheat couscous.

Meal replacement shakes are high in protein, so they fill you up but may not load you with extra calories. This aids in weight loss without giving up muscle mass. Some meal replacement shakes are premade, and you can get them in single-serving bottles. Others come as a powder that you mix with milk or water.

Nuts, seeds and avocado — a fruit masquerading as a vegetable — also contain healthy fats. Choose low-fat dairy products. You can get your much-needed calcium from leafy green vegetables, but in their absence, good supplies of calcium can also be found in low-fat dairy products.

Rich, tasty and nutrient-dense, nut butters like almond, cashew, peanut and tahini make excellent butter substitutes for baking and cooking. They will help retain moisture in batter and dough and give your baked goods and other dishes a nutty flavor.

Honey Or Syrup

General recommended substitution ratios are as follows: For every cup of sugar, you can replace it with a 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup of honey or 2/3 cup agave. If using maple syrup or molasses, 3/4 cup to 1 cup will do the trick.