For many of us, gingerbread is a favorite holiday treat…albeit a very buttery, sweet one. But it doesn’t have to be that way! For this tweak, I’ve substituted unsweetened applesauce for some of the sugar and butter, used sucanat and dark molasses instead of white sugar and light molasses–this means more iron and more flavor–and [...]
These “milks” are great to have on hand, and not just for those who are lactose-intolerant! Non-dairy milks come in a wide array of types–from oat milk to almond, hazelnut to rice–and last much longer than standard milk does. Their flavors can complement cereal and baked goods better than traditional dairy milk, plus you don’t [...]
If you want to make your dishes higher in nutritional value, consider using these healthy substitutions in your recipes (especially in baked goods). Sometimes I substitute the full amount called for in the recipe and sometimes I only substitute half. It really comes down to texture, sweetness, and your personal tastebuds. You’ll have to experiment [...]
