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If you’re trying to cut down on processed sugar consumption, but you still want to sweeten certain foods and drinks, honey is a great sugar substitute. Honey is more natural and may be healthier than highly refined white sugar. However, honey is sweeter than sugar, so you can’t just switch out honey for white sugar in equal quantities. Check out this list of guidelines for replacing white sugar with honey in different recipes. We’ll start with some tips on using honey instead of sugar in baking, then move on to some general ideas for other recipes to use honey as a sweetener in.
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QuestionWhy is sugar so hard to replace?Tara Coleman is a Clinical Nutritionist who has a private practice in San Diego, California. With over 15 years of experience, Tara specializes in sports nutrition, body confidence, and immune system health and offers personalized nutrition, corporate wellness, and online learning courses. She received a BS in Biology from James Madison University and spent six years in the pharmaceutical industry as an analytical chemist before founding her practice. Tara has been featured on NBC, CBS, Fox, ESPN, and Dr. Oz The Good Life as well as in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Self, and Runner’s World.Sugar cravings are powerful. In fact, they're the often the first sign of hunger. When sugar levels go too low, your stress levels can even increase. All of these factors make it difficult to get rid of the craving without something sweet.
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- You can also use monk fruit as a substitute. [13] X Expert Source Chef Jeff Woodward
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- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/4-rules-for-successfully-swapping-honey-for-sugar-in-any-baked-goods-230156
- ↑ https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/article/baking-with-sugar-alternatives
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/4-rules-for-successfully-swapping-honey-for-sugar-in-any-baked-goods-230156
- ↑ https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/article/baking-with-sugar-alternatives
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/4-rules-for-successfully-swapping-honey-for-sugar-in-any-baked-goods-230156
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/4-rules-for-successfully-swapping-honey-for-sugar-in-any-baked-goods-230156
- ↑ https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/honey-simple-syrup-recipe
- ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/pizza-protips-sugar-types-for-making-bread
- ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/sugar-substitutes-honey-explained
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/282122/honey-lemonade/
- ↑ https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/8836/sp50646preservingforspecialdiets.pdf
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/spring-dessert-recipe-strawberry-honey-sorbet-168347
- ↑ Chef Jeff Woodward. Private Chef. Expert Interview. 14 June 2024.
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Whether you’ve run out of white sugar or just want a healthier alternative, you can use honey as a substitute. However, you’ll need to make some adjustments to your recipe to make it work. If you’re using honey instead of sugar in baking, only use 1/2 to 2/3 as much honey as the recipe calls for. For instance, if you were supposed to use 1 cup of sugar, use half a cup of honey instead. The honey will also add some additional liquid to your recipe, so cut back on any other liquids by about 1/4 cup per 1 cup of honey. Honey is surprisingly acidic, so add a little baking soda to balance it out. Add 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda for every 1 cup of honey you use. Finally, honey will cause your baked goods to cook faster than white sugar, so set the oven temperature about 25° Fahrenheit lower than you normally would. Keep reading for more tips, like how to use honey syrup in place of simple sugar syrup!
