Healthy Baking With Kids

 

Make use of healthful fats. I frequently bake using oil instead of butter, butter, and more butter, which adds gobs of harmful saturated fat. Alternatively, we use low-fat plain Greek yogurt, avocado, and fruit purees for some of the butter.

 

Reduce the amount of sugar used to sweeten. The FDA has updated the nutrition information label to include a figure for "added sugars." This includes any sugars that aren't naturally occurring in the food you're consuming – most of us consume considerably more sugar than we need each day. To substitute part of the sugar in baking recipes, we use ripe bananas, applesauce, and other naturally sweet ingredients.

 

Increase your nutritional intake. I don't like to sneak stuff in. My grandson is quite fussy, but I never conceal nutritious foods from him since he would never eat veggies if he doesn't realize he has already eaten them. Whole grains, plain yogurt, fruits and veggies, and other nutrient-dense ingredients contribute to kid-friendly healthy baking recipes that taste delicious.