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6 Healthier Ingredient Substitutions

Rachelgaewski
  • minutes
  • Serves

INGREDIENTS

1

banana, mashed

1 tbsp

chia seeds + 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water, or ½ banana, mashed (instead of egg)

1/2 cup

applesauce

2 cups

almond milk

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

whole wheat flour

3 tsp

baking powder

salt

PREPARATION

1

. Mash one banana. Add applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

2

. For chia or ground flax seeds, mix with water and let rest for 5-10 minutes. If using a banana, mash. Add to the other wet ingredients.

3

. Add flour, baking powder, and salt to wet ingredients until well combined.

4

. Measure out ¼ cup of batter and add to a skillet over low heat.

5

. When bubbles start to form and edges start to come off the pan, flip the pancake.

6

. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

7

. Enjoy!

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Servings: 10 slices

INGREDIENTS

1 can

black beans, drained and rinsed (instead of flour)

3

eggs

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/4 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

3 tbsp

coconut oil

1/2 cup

maple syrup

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

dark chocolate chips

PREPARATION

1

. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

2

. Add black beans to a food processor and pulse until blended.

3

. Add eggs, baking powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until well combined.

4

. Spray loaf pan with cooking spray or wipe down with oil. Pour mix into a baking pan.

5

. Sprinkle dark chocolate chips on top.

6

. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

7

. Enjoy!

Servings: 10-12 slices

INGREDIENTS

3

ripe bananas, mashed

1/4 cup

applesauce or ¼ cup Greek yogurt (instead of oil)

3/4 cup

honey

1

egg

2 tbsp

almond milk

1 tsp

vanilla

2 cups

whole wheat flour

1 tsp

baking soda

salt

PREPARATION

1

. Preheat oven to 325°F (170°C).

2

. Mash bananas, then add applesauce or Greek yogurt, honey, egg, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Whisk until well combined.

3

. In another bowl, mix whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt together.

4

. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir well.

5

. Spray loaf pan with cooking spray or wipe down with oil. Pour mix into a loaf pan.

6

. Bake 50-55 minutes.

7

. Enjoy!

Servings: 12 cookies

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

unsweetened applesauce, ½ avocado, mashed, ½ banana, mashed, or ¼ cup olive oil (instead of butter)

1/4 cup

maple syrup

1

egg

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

whole wheat flour

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp

baking soda

salt

1 cup

old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup

raisins

PREPARATION

1

. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

2

. Mix unsweetened applesauce (or mashed avocado, mashed banana, olive oil), maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract.

3

. Add in flour, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until combined.

4

. Fold in old-fashioned rolled oats and raisins until mixed.

5

. Scoop mix onto a parchment paper-lined baking tray.

6

. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

7

. Enjoy!

2 cups

Servings:

INGREDIENTS

1

ripe avocado, mashed (or ¾ non-fat Greek yogurt)

1 cup

cooked chicken, chopped or shredded

1/4 cup

celery, chopped

1/4 cup

red onion, diced

2 tbsp

parsley, chopped

Juice of 1 lime

Salt,

Pepper,

PREPARATION

A1. dd mashed avocado (or non-fat Greek yogurt), cooked chicken, celery, red onion, parsley, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

2

. Enjoy!

4

Servings:

INGREDIENTS

2

yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed

1

medium carrot, sliced

1

medium onion, peeled and quartered

1/2 cup

cashews

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

pepper

1 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

onion powder

2 tbsp

nutritional yeast

1 lb

whole wheat macaroni, cooked

Paprika (optional)