MASON CASH HEALTHY BAKING GUIDE 2021

H E A L T H Y B A K I N G Substitutes

Cut back on some of the unnecessary sugar and fat in your recipes with our favourite baking substitutes:

Wholemeal flour instead of white flour Extra fibre can aid digestion. This simple trick can be used for any type of baking!

Chia seeds and water instead of egg Let the chia seeds sit in water for 15 minutes and use to make muffins, cakes and cookies.

Avocado instead of butter Perfect for brownies and chocolate cookies as avocados are full of good fats and have practically the same consistency as butter at room temperature. Avocado’s creaminess and subtle flavour is a great substitute for heavy butter.

Maple syrup or honey instead of sugar Maple syrup and honey are natural liquids which are a great alternative to sugar! They work well in moist, denser bakes and because they are sweeter than sugar you can use less. They also caramelise quicker than normal sugar and give a darker finish to your bake.

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