Instructions: Expert Advice From Low-Fat Chef Mark Mogensen

Replace shortening or oils in baking with an equal volume of pureed fruit and 1/3 of the oil called for. For example, if your recipe calls for 1/2 cup of oil, try replacing it with 1/2 cup of apple sauce and 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of oil. Apple sauce is usually a good choice and its easy to keep on hand.

You can also replace a portion of the oil with buttermilk. You may have to play around a bit depending on the recipe, but if a recipe calls for milk, try replacing 1/3 of the oil called for with buttermilk. You should increase the baking powder by about 1/4 teaspoon, to replace lost volume.

Use good teflon baking pans - they will help reduce the amount of oil needed in cooking.

Coat your baking pans with flour or corn meal to prevent sticking

you wont have the added fat and calories of shortening or oil.

Replace some of the whole eggs called for with 2 egg whites. Each egg replaced with two egg whites will save 5 grams of fat. Its usually a good idea to keep at least one or two whole eggs to maintain the correct taste and consistency. For example, replace 3 whole eggs with 1 whole egg and 4 egg whites -youll save 10 grams of fat.

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