5 Easy Recipe Substitutions to try during the Holidays

If there’s any time to indulge in some of your favourite sweets and treats, it’s Christmas! However all those brownies, cookies, chocolates and candies come with some consequences—they can mess with your sugar levels, your sleep schedule, your skin and even your hard-earned figure.

But what if we told you that, simply by making a few easy recipe substitutions in your favourite holiday recipes, you could enjoy all your favourite goodies guilt-free? YOU CAN!

Without further ado, here are 5 simple substitutions to try this Christmas…

1. Use Pureed Avocado instead of Butter: Butter and mashed avocado have very similar textures. Plus, avocados are rich in vitamins and minerals, protein AND fibre, making them an excellent substitute for heavy butters.
2. Use Black Beans instead of Flour: This is such a great trick (especially for brownies)! This easy swap not only eliminates gluten from your goodies, but it also adds an extra dose of protein.
3. Use Unsweetened Applesauce instead of of Sugar: Did you know that 1 cup of sugar can pack more than 770 calories? Applesauce, on the other hand, only has 100 calories per cup. Now that’s one sweet substitution! Try this one for oatmeal cookies 🙂
4. Use Coco Nibs instead of Chocolate Chips: Let’s face it…chocolate chip cookies are an absolute must during the holidays. This year, trade your chocolate chips for coco nibs—they cut out the additives and added sugar while delivering healthy antioxidants.
5. Use Chia Seeds instead of an Egg: This swap is especially handy if you’re baking for anyone with special dietary restrictions this year. All you have to do is add 1 tbsp chia seeds to 1 cup of water, let it sit for 10 minutes, and voila! A quick and easy substitution for eggs!

Got any more recipe substitutions to add? We’d love it if you shared them with us in the comments section below.

Happy baking!