Easy Healthy Baking Ideas
Baking is a great, rewarding hobby that can be enjoyed by anyone of any age. Although, most of the people think baking as an unhealthy way because it is full with sugar and butter or flour. Well, it does not have to be this way! There are plenty of methods to use when baking with ovens and good intentions. |
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Here are some healthy baking ideas that requires very little effort, our favorites. They most likely are using better-for-you ingredients like whole grains, fruits and vegetables. They are simple, as well so you can bake them even if you are new in baking.
Health: Healthy Baked food means better health. They are a rich source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Healthy baked goods for weight management They tend to be low calorie and fat compared to regular baked goods.
It supplies energy: Eating it with an organic baked good can help you provide more instantaneous laser-focused performance Thank to notements of Switch Back Caffeine Curtain in the pastry. They also contain complex carbs which keep your blood sugar steady while providing you with energy.
Eating These Healthy Baked Goods Can Boost Your Mood A plant source of tryptophan — an amino acid that converts to serotonin in our brains, the neurotransmitter linked with happiness and relaxation.
Grease and flour a loaf pan.
In a large bowl combine flour baking soda and salt.
Mash bananas in another bowl and stir in applesauce, maple syrup & egg.
Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in walnuts.
Spread in greased pan.
Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted to the center comes out clean
Cool in pan for 10 minutes and then cool completely on wire rack.
Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper
Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
In another bowl, combine applesauce with maple syrup and egg.
Combine wet ingredients with dry in a large bowl until batter is just combined.
Fold in raisins.
Using rounded tablespoons, drop onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cookies are very light brown in color.
Cool down on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Grease and flour 9 x 13 inch pan.
Mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon with ginger and cloves in a bowl.
In another bowl, combine applesauce, maple syrup and egg.
Combine wet with dry ingredients– just until incorporated.
Fold in the carrots, walnuts and raisins
Spray pan with non-stick spray and pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
Replace butter or oil in a recipe with unsweetened applesauce or mashed bananas.
Replace white sugar with maple syrup or honey
Replace artificial sweeteners with natural substitutes like Stevia and Monk fruit extract.
Include some fruits and veggies in your baked goods. It adds fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Add Some Nuts and Seeds for the Crunch!
Be sure to check the ingredient labels on your products. Are there any other ingredients you want (or do not) to avoid — hidden sugars or unhealthy additives.
Try other types of recipes and components. Healthy Types of Baking Items
We hope that you enjoyed this guide on easy and healthy baking ideas. All you need is a little creativity and your family will love these easy yet healthy baked goods.
Benefits of Healthy Baking
Healthy Baking Has Many Benefits Some of the benefits include:Health: Healthy Baked food means better health. They are a rich source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Healthy baked goods for weight management They tend to be low calorie and fat compared to regular baked goods.
It supplies energy: Eating it with an organic baked good can help you provide more instantaneous laser-focused performance Thank to notements of Switch Back Caffeine Curtain in the pastry. They also contain complex carbs which keep your blood sugar steady while providing you with energy.
Eating These Healthy Baked Goods Can Boost Your Mood A plant source of tryptophan — an amino acid that converts to serotonin in our brains, the neurotransmitter linked with happiness and relaxation.
Easy and healthy baking ideas
We love these simple, healthful baking ideas.1. Banana bread
Delicious and simple, banana bread is a cornerstone of home baking. It contains fiber, potassium as well.Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
DIRECTIONS:Preheat oven to 350°F. (175 °C)Grease and flour a loaf pan.
In a large bowl combine flour baking soda and salt.
Mash bananas in another bowl and stir in applesauce, maple syrup & egg.
Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in walnuts.
Spread in greased pan.
Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted to the center comes out clean
Cool in pan for 10 minutes and then cool completely on wire rack.
2. Oatmeal cookies
Oatmeal cookies with five ingredients are a healthy and filling snack. They also consist of a good amount fiber and complex carbohydrates.Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions:
Oven: Preheat to 350 degrees F (175 C).Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper
Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
In another bowl, combine applesauce with maple syrup and egg.
Combine wet ingredients with dry in a large bowl until batter is just combined.
Fold in raisins.
Using rounded tablespoons, drop onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cookies are very light brown in color.
Cool down on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
3. Carrot cake
Now I will tell you in detail that carrot cake is a delicious and useful (dietary) dessert. A good source of fiber and beta-carotene.Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup apple sauce (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup raisins
Instructions:
Oven to 350 F /175 CGrease and flour 9 x 13 inch pan.
Mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon with ginger and cloves in a bowl.
In another bowl, combine applesauce, maple syrup and egg.
Combine wet with dry ingredients– just until incorporated.
Fold in the carrots, walnuts and raisins
Spray pan with non-stick spray and pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
Tips for healthy baking
Healthy Baking Tips
Use whole grains in place of refined grains. Whole Grains: Good sources of fiber and valuable nutrients.Replace butter or oil in a recipe with unsweetened applesauce or mashed bananas.
Replace white sugar with maple syrup or honey
Replace artificial sweeteners with natural substitutes like Stevia and Monk fruit extract.
Include some fruits and veggies in your baked goods. It adds fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Add Some Nuts and Seeds for the Crunch!
Be sure to check the ingredient labels on your products. Are there any other ingredients you want (or do not) to avoid — hidden sugars or unhealthy additives.
Try other types of recipes and components. Healthy Types of Baking Items
We hope that you enjoyed this guide on easy and healthy baking ideas. All you need is a little creativity and your family will love these easy yet healthy baked goods.
Healthy Baking Transformations --Life in the Loft house
Ultimately though we think it is also important to have a balanced diet, which includes some of the less healthy stuff. Take the time to eat a slice of cake, or ginger cream — no fear! Remember to select healthier choices and eat them in moderation.Read more: Healthy Baking Ideas