Here are some healthy substitutions you can use as you make your yummy holiday meals and treats!
Ingredient
Healthy Swap
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Oil (baking)
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One cup of unsweetened
applesauce or ¾ cup Greek yogurt per cup of oil.
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Oil (cooking)
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Reduce by half or two thirds.
Or use cooking spray instead.
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Heavy Cream
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Equal parts half & half and
fat free evaporated milk. Depending on the recipe, you may be able to use all
half and half or whole milk.
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White Flour
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Substitute half with 100% whole
wheat, oat, or soy flour.
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Sugar
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1 tsp. of mashed banana per
tsp. of sugar.
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Salt
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Garlic, chili powder, lemon, or
salt-free seasonings.
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Butter
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¼ cup Greek yogurt + ½ cup
butter to replace 1 cup of butter.
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Eggs
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Two large egg whites in place
of 1 whole egg.
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Gravy
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Leave it out, or substitute
with au jus.
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Chocolate Chips
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Reduce by one third or use
dried fruit.
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