Is there an alternative to using oil when baking muffins
I make a lot of muffins and I am constantly altering the recipes to try and create the perfect muffin to satisfy my taste and keep me regular.
I also avoid using sugar and oil.
I have been substituting unsweetened applesauce (equal part) for the oil; and I just read a great response on this forum regarding the role that oil/applesauce plays in baking (very informative, thank you!).
I'm wondering if there is an alternative to oil/butter/margarine/lard/vegan butter, etc. that will give me the taste and consistency that I would get had I used the fat called for.
Editorial: I am not looking for a substitute for the sugar.....There are many ways to add sweetness to the recipe. The article I mentioned above (role of oil in baking) explained that the fat protects the flour from becoming to glutenous (or chewy) in the baking process. It further explained that the pectin in applesauce has the same (albeit diminished) affect on flour as does the oil. However, it said that this is where the comparison stops ~ implying that there are other desired effects from oil in the baking process.
I know from eating my muffins that there is something different about them than had I used oil. I just can't put my finger on what it is (it is more in the consistency than in the taste). And so I am wondering if there is some ingredient I could add, perhaps in addition to the applesauce, that would make up for whatever else the oil is good for that is missing from my muffins.
Thanks.
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Yoghurt, squashes, yams, sweet potatoes, egg yolks, tofu or ground nuts could possible be added as an alternative.
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Try one of these options as a substitute for oil in cakes, muffins, and other baked goods: Applesauce: To substitute applesauce for oil, as a general rule, use half applesauce and half fat. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 cup oil, use ½ cup applesauce and ½ cup oil.What can I replace oil with in muffins?
The following may be substituted cup for cup for vegetable oil in baked goods:Can I skip oil in muffins?
However, a little oil and a little applesauce will provide a healthier overall product without radically changing the taste or texture! No matter what you are baking--brownies, cookies, muffins, cakes, etc.What is a replacement for oil when baking?
If you're looking for a simple ingredient you probably already have in your kitchen, melted butter is an effective substitute for vegetable oil \u2014 especially for any baking recipes such as cakes, muffins, or cookies. It's great for not only adding moisture to your recipe, but for extra flavor and richness as well.What can I use in place of oil in blueberry muffins?
Skip the oil in favor of using pureed bananas, prunes, squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, applesauce or other pureed vegetables and fruits. Use about \xbe as much puree as you would oil; after you mix your batter, you can always add an extra tablespoon or two if it seems too dry.Best substitutes for vegetable oil in cake, muffins, brownies, bread, baking, frying \u0026 more
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