Healthier Ingredient Substitutes

There aren't many entrees that really get me excited, but when I see a recipe for something sweet I can feel the saliva accumulating in my mouth. Anything chocolatey or sugary holds my heart. The problem is, lately I've been on a roll with healthy eating and although I heart baking I'm trying to be a little more cautious with what I'm putting in my mouth.

What do you do when you love baking but you are watching your waistline? After talking to a couple of people about this very question, I realised that I'm not the only one facing this dilemma. Well...thank God for friends! My girlfriend is a health nut and has a sweet tooth even bigger than mine and she let me in on a some great hidden secrets on which ingredients can be substituted for healthier ones.

Here are some tips on how to make easy modifications to your recipes in order to keep that tiny waistline without sacrificing your sweet tooth.

Ingredient // Substitution
Butter // Canola Oil
Olive Oil // Prune Puree or Applesauce
Chocolate // Cocoa
Eggs // Egg whites or Egg Substitute
Cream or Whole Milk // Skim or low-fat milk
Cream Cheese // Low-fat ricotta cheese+ yogurt
Sour Cream // Plain yogurt or Low-fat sour cream

Somes website with great healthy recipes include:
http://www.wholeliving.com/
http://www.heartandstroke.on.ca/

HAPPY BAKING!!