Applesauce To Replace Oil In Baked Goods

by Texas Homesteader ~

Did you know that you can substitute some (or even ALL) of the oil in your baked treats with applesauce? The result can be fewer calories, more fiber & vitamins and nearly zero difference to taste.

Whaaaaa….??? No, really!

Most folks love applesauce, it’s delicious to eat on its own. But applesauce can also reduce the fat in your baked goods.

How To Make Homemade Applesauce

When I have lots of apples to process, I always make homemade applesauce. It’s the easiest of all to make. And I don’t add water, juice or sugar. Just apples!

I’m able to use all the bruised & blemished apples for applesauce. Simply peel & core and cut away any bad parts. Then chop into smaller pieces & chunk them into a slow cooker.

I’ll cook the apples slowly overnight until they’re completely soft. Then I use a stick blender to blend it smooth the next morning.

I share my step-by-step procedure of making and even optionally canning of my Homemade Applesauce Here. Check it out if you’d like to make your own.

Not only do I enjoy eating applesauce straight from the jar, but it replaces a common cooking item I’d have to buy.

Substituting Oil With Applesauce In Baked Sweets

As you may or may not know, applesauce can replace some (or in some cases ALL) of the oil called for in your baked goods recipe.

Replacing oil with applesauce lowers the fat content of many baked treats and adds fiber & vitamins too.

Plus my homemade applesauce is comprised of one ingredient and one ingredient only: Apples.

So it’s an economic, health and environmental win too! Who wouldn’t love a trifecta win like that??

What Treats Can Be Baked With Applesauce In Place Of Oil?

Sometimes I’ll replace only half of the oil with applesauce. Other times I’ll replace ALL of the oil with applesauce.

Homemade Chocolate Brownies

Chunky Apple Bread

Cinnamon Spice Pear Cake

I haven’t’ tried the substitution yet on my Chocolate Crazy Cake or my cake-mix cookies. I’ll be sure to report back when I do!

What Are Benefits Of Substituting Oil With Applesauce?

No matter how much applesauce I substitute for oil one thing is for sure, by using my homemade applesauce:

- - I’m saving money.
  - My baked goods have less fat & more fiber & vitamins so they’re healthier to enjoy.
  - Less landfill trash (less purchased bottled oil)

SCORE!

How Do Baked Goods Differ When Substituting Applesauce?

Depending on what you’re baking, substituting part or all of the oil could slightly alter the texture of the final product.

Typical changes I’ve experienced with baked goods using less oil is a more cakey texture. But I’ve never really noticed a taste difference.

So sometimes I replace all of the oil with applesauce for my baked goods. Other times I replace only half.

But almost any sweet baked goods I’ve made has had at least a portion of the oil replaced with a healthier option: applesauce instead of oil.

Try Substituting Part Of The Oil With Applesauce

Why not give it a try next time you’re baking up something sweet?

Start by substituting half of the oil with applesauce and see if there’s much difference at all.

If that works for you, maybe next time substitute applesauce for all of the oil. Your family may be none the wiser that you’re feeding them healthier snacks.

Don’t worry, I won’t tell! Shhhhhhh….

What To Do With Too Many Apples?

My aunt allowed us to harvest from her apple tree & bring home ten bushels worth of fresh apples! TEN bushels. T-E-N. Wow. So I’m always looking for ways to use apples.

From all those apples I’ve made:

- - Apple Pie Filling for quick homemade pies this winter.
  - Cinnamon/Sugar Apple Chips for snacks.
  - Made & canned Slow-Cooker Applesauce
  - Sweetened Cinnamon-Vanilla Flavored Applesauce.
  - Apple cider for cold winter nights.

What Desserts Use Apples?

Are you looking for more desserts that make good use of apples? Below is a list of my favorite apple desserts:

Chunky Apple Cinnamon Bread

Gluten-Free Spiced Rum Fried Apples

Healthy Frozen Applesauce Popsicles

Quickest Apple Crumble Recipe

Cute Single-Serve Apple Pies

Easy Baked Apple Tortilla Rolls

Apple Fruit Leather Roll-ups

Baked Apple Hand Pies

So if you find yourself with too many apples, don’t worry. There are MANY ways to enjoy the freshness of fall!

~TxH~

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2 thoughts on “Applesauce Can Replace Fat In Baked Goods – More Fiber, More Vitamins, Healthier Snacks”

Evelyn Edgett at

Do you have a recipe for the brownies made with applesauce? If they taste good, I MAY be able to slip them past the Redneck!

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1. Texas Homesteader Post author at
  
  Yes ma’am Evelyn, the link is on the word “BROWNIES” highlighted within this post (but I’ll share it here as well –> https://texashomesteader.com/rich-chocolaty-homemade-brownies/ ) The brownies are delicious even with ALL of the oil substituted with applesauce. But when 100% of the oil is replaced the texture changes to more of a cakey texture. I crave the chewey/bendy brownies so I typically substitute half and there’s very little change to the texture gained in the original recipe that way. Oh, and be sure to ice them with the quick frosting recipe I also link in that post. It absolutely brings these brownies to a whole different level. Enjoy! ~TxH~
  
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Applesauce Can Replace Fat In Baked Goods – More Fiber, More Vitamins, Healthier Snacks