Baking Secret

It is a little know secret in the veggie world that to lower the fat and calories in baked goods, you can swap out butter or oil for applesauce; cup for cup. You can try this in cupcakes, cake mixes (yes, the boxed kind), breads and muffins. I have tried this many times and no one can tell the difference. It adds a little sweetness so you may want to cut out a little of the sugar, but it also cuts some of the richness, so be aware. It is great for the kiddies though, and a great way to sneak more fruit into their day. Even better, it is MUCH cheaper than butter,and in most cases you already have applesauce pre-packaged and measured in a little cup. Try it out!