Here are some healthier substitutes for the baking ingredients you might need to use for your holiday baked goods:
Flour – substitute black beans
Sugar – substitute apple sauce, vanilla extract, stevia
Butter – substitute mashed avocado, mashed banana
Cream – substitute evaporated milk
Chocolate chips – substitute cacao nibs
Canola oil – Greek yogurt
You can find the details on how and when to implement these substitutes by visiting here: http://www.picklee.com/2012/08/01/recipe-substitutions
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