You don’t have to give up your favorite foods when trying to eat healthier. Use these easy recipe substitutions to make your favorite dishes better for you!
It’s easy to make those buckeye brownies just a little healthier — without compromising the deliciousness. Oftentimes just one easy substitution can drastically cut sugar or fat; we share some of our favorites above.
When revising recipes, ask yourself three questions:
- Can I leave out the ingredient?
- Can I decrease the amount of the ingredient?
- Can I make a substitution?
Remember: When modifying the amount of fat in recipes, the goal is not to make the product fat free, but lower in fat. Opt for one-third fat neufchatel cream cheese instead of the full-fat version, or use half oil and half mashed banana in your world-famous zucchini bread. Simple substitutions add up over time!
Try using these substitutions in some of your favorite recipes! If you want more recipes, check out all of our recipes here.
Want to learn about more healthy substitutions? Check out these 10 substitutions to easily bump up the nutrition in your next dish.
