11.Stir in Applesauce
Bake with unsweetened applesauce in place of sugar in your muffins, banana bread, and cakes. It adds texture and taste, and no added sugar. Try a 1-to-1 swap to start, and experiment until you hit the right balance. Since applesauce is watery, cut down on liquids in your recipe by about a quarter-cup.
12.Healthier Frosting
Try this chocolate-avocado frosting on your next cake. It has less sugar then regular chocolate frosting and packs nutrients like fiber, healthy fats, and protein:
Mix 2 ripe avocados in a blender or food processor.
Add ½ cup cocoa powder, ¼ cup maple syrup, and ¼ tsp vanilla extract.
Salt to taste.
