Healthy Ingredient Substitutes!

​Hellooooo! Merry Monday!! :D 
​How are you? How's your week going so far?! I can't believe that Christmas is a week from today!!! This month is flying by at lightning speed...lol :D I have a list of things to accomplish this week, including some B A K I N G !! Do you have any baking to do? Does it seem difficult to bake when many recipes you like call for unhealthy ingredients?! If the answer is yes...guess what?!! I've got you covered :D
Some ingredients can be substituted for more healthy choices. This post covers some alternatives to those unhealthy ingredients. Note that some ingredients can't be substituted in equal parts, but you can still substitute part, to make your recipe more healthy ;) The following 12 alternatives are Santa approved, so you can feel less guilty when baking those goodies! HO! HO!! HO!!!

Ingredient: White Flour 
​Substitute: Black Bean Puree

Ingredient: Frosting
​Substitute: Marshmallow Fluff

​Ingredient: Eggs
Substitute: Chia Seeds

​Ingredient: Cooking Spray
​Substitute: Olive Oil (and a little water)

Ingredient: Cream
Substitute: Coconut Milk

Ingredient: Mayo or Miracle Whip
​Substitute: Mashed Avocado​

​Ingredient: Quick Oats or Oatmeal
Substitute: Quinoa

​Ingredient: Butter, Shortening, or Oil
​Substitute: Applesauce

Ingredient: Sugar
​Substitute: Cinnamon or Honey 

Ingredient: Heavy Whipping Cream
​Substitute: Evaporated Milk

Ingredient: Chocolate Chips
Substitute: Carob Chips

Ingredient: Canola Oil
​Substitute: Greek Yogurt ​

​Are there any alternatives that have worked for you? If so, please share them in the comments section!!
​Have a JOLLY week!
Be PRODUCTIVE!
​Try some HEALTHY baking :D
​See you right back here on ThursYAY!!
​Bye!!!