Applesauce Might Be the Better Substitute

When it comes to baking with gluten-based ingredients like flour, Sally Kravich, MS, a natural health expert and consultant in New York City, recommends trying all-natural applesauce in place of sugar to add sweetness without the high glucose level or artificial sugar substitutes. Similarly, many recipes also recommend using an equal amount of applesauce in place of oil to cut down on calories and fat. Some of the commercial sugar substitutes on the market, such as stevia and sucralose, can also be used for baking, but be sure to follow the instructions on converting the volume of sugar to the recommended volume of the sugar substitute.