If I want to bake something sweet in less calories, what can I do? For example, replacing milk with water etc.
I've already tried replacing milk with water, eggs with that Semper's No-Egg-thing, and sugar with less sugar or sweetener.
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Eat One Bite At A Time, Avoid Added Sugar, Avoid Sugar at Breakfast, Eat Less Animal Products, Eat Less Meat, No Food Waste
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter 8yr Most baked goods are calorically-dense even if they are made without animal products so it's good to eat an appropriate portion. You can use substitutes for regular milk like soy milk or coconut milk or replace an egg with a mashed ripe banana or a chia egg (1 tbsp chia seeds mixed with 3 tbsp of water). To reduce sugar, you could take out a 1/4 of a cup of sugar in the recipe and you won't notice the difference. I hope you enjoy your treat! -
annefood 8yr Hey @Uber - It's important to remember that calories alone aren't the key to good health. And replacing whole food ingredients with artificial ones can often lead to other health problems, and should be avoided. Besides, a brownie with water and artificial sweetener isn't going to taste nearly as good, right? If you're going to have dessert, then cook the real thing—just eat a small portion! The great thing about getting into good eating habits is that you're allowed to have dessert from time to time. You could also bake a recipe that is naturally more nutritious. For example, banana bread made with almond flour such as this recipe https://elanaspantry.com/paleo-banana-bread/ . Almond flour is packed with protein and a much better choice than white flour. And choosing something that is naturally sweetened with fruit means it requires a lot less sugar. You'd be using less sugar, and more whole food ingredients that are far more nutritious, without artificial substitutions. -
Uber 8yr Aaalright! Thanks to you both! (: @darkchocolatepeanutbutter & @annefood
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annefood 8yr You're welcome @Uber !
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IEatWell 8yr I absolutely love carrot cake, but was bummed to see how much sugar it normally has. I found this delicious carrot cake recipe that is sweetened only with dates. You should give this a try @uber http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/a-healthier-carrot-cake/ -
annefood 8yr Great find @IEatWell !
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Uber 8yr that looks so good, thank you! ^^ @IEatWell
There's a recipe to make your own Nutella!
Start with taking all the ingredients. You need:
- 2 cups skinned hazelnuts
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon hazelnut oil OR walnut oil (plus more if needed)
- 1 t...
- 2 cups skinned hazelnuts
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon hazelnut oil OR walnut oil (plus more if needed)
- 1 t...
Can I eat vanilla kissel during the "don't eat sweets, dessert or candy" -challenge? I haven't done it yet, but I may do it later
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DietID_TeamDietitians I would say no, because Kissel is usually made with added sugar. Sorry!
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Uber @Rachna ookay, thanks! (: