Sugar Substitute

[Raquelita]

You can do this with almost any recipe . . .

Peel and freeze ripe bananas. (If you don't have time, you can skip the freezing, but freezing makes them even more sweet). Puree them in a blender or food processor, adding a tablespoon or two of water, if necessary.

You can use the above mixture as a substitue (cup for cup) for sugar in almost any baked good--cakes, cookies, brownies, quick breads. For every cup of sugar that you replace with the banana mixture, add 5-6 tablespoons of flour.

Your recipe will have a banana flavor, but not overpowering. You can use half banana and half honey if you want to decrease the banana flavor. It makes everything very moist.

[muslgrl]

wow what a neat idea. I'll have to try that

[Kaabi]

I think I'll stick with the sugar, I'm not exactly diabetic.

[TexasRose]

That's a great idea, and I love bananas, so what better excuse to use them?

Plus I have a bunch of them in my freezer already.

[Paprika]

Fruit is a much better source of sugar. Fructose is much better for you than normal sugar. Great tip Ill have to try it, I eat alot of bananas anyway!

[pinkperson]

Wow, a new idea for me. My grandma is diabetic. She used honey as substitute to sugar. You can also try honey as your sugar substitute. According to my grandma it is not just as sugar substitute because it also has a lot of health benefits.

[jeanettemn]

Very good idea I will have to try this.

[sweetnsour]

Wonderful idea! My father-in-law is diabetic and on a very strict diet. I always look out for options in the stores like sugar free chocolates and cookies, etc. But now I can even bake him something at home using this. Thanks!