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FAQ...Applesauce...Substitution for Oil in Baking

Q: How Can I Substitute Applesauce for Oil in Baking?

Answer: .....

Amount of Oil called for in recipe

Use this much oil

Use this much applesauce

1 ½ cups

½ cup

1 cup

1 cup

1/3 cup

2/3 cup

¾ cup

¼ cup

½ cup

½ cup

21/2Tbsp.

1/3 cup

1/3 cup

1 ¾ Tbsp.

3 ½ Tbsp.

Note: Applesauce is a substitute for oil, NOT Eggs. Below are instructions for cutting down the fat and cholesterol in recipes calling for eggs.

Here's what you can do...

... For each whole egg use 2 egg whites

... 2 whole eggs = 1 whole egg & 2 whites

... 2 whole eggs =commercial egg substitute.

... 2 whole eggs =homemade egg substitute

Homemade egg substitute...

Because this recipe contains raw eggs, do not use it in uncooked products such as eggnog and ice cream.

¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder

6 egg whites

1 tsp. Vegetable oil

1... Combine all ingredients (using a blender or electric mixer) until mixture is smooth.

2... Store in covered container in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Or freeze in ¼ cup portions; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Yield: 1 cup; ¼ cup is equivalent to 1 egg.

Large egg

Calories 79.0

Fat, grams5.6 3.5

Cholesterol, mgFat, grams 274.0

Homemade EggSubstitute (1/4 cup)

Calories 70.0

Fat, grams 3.5

Cholesterol, mg Fat, grams <1.0

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For more information, please contact:

Robin Bagwell
Nutrition/Family Life
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
bagwell@uiuc.edu

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