Angel food cake

Sugar is, no doubt, the soul of any sweet treat that boosts our happy hormones.

Sugar replacement in baking for diabetics

But its role is not as simple as a sweetener; it adds moisture and softness, liquefies during baking, lengthens the shelf life of finished goods, and caramelizes at high temperatures.

Bakers cannot simply swap out sugar for another sweetener because of these essential roles.

But what happens if you accidentally open an empty jar? I have compiled the 12 best sugar alternatives for baking to save you a trip to the supermarket!

12 Substitute Sweeteners For Sugar In Baking

1.

Applesauce Or Mashed Bananas

Do you know that some fruits are great for adding sweetness to a dish without requiring additional sweetener? My go-to method is to utilize the natural sweetness of fruit with applesauce or mashing bananas instead of highly processed sweets. 

You just need to add half the quantity of sugar recommended in the form of your preferred fruit, when replacing.

For instance, use half a cup of applesauce instead of a cup of regular sugar.

It goes without saying that mashed

substitute for white sugar in cakes

substitute for sugar in baking cookies