Neon, for a long while I was just like you and denied myself baked goods all together. The problem is I really enjoy baking and indulging in that stuff. So, as you mention, I started revamping my baking recipes--much the same as I did my other foods.
I adore donuts, cakes, cookies and muffins and the like when I went out to the store. You know though, I can make something fresh at home so MUCH healthier and just as tasty at home so they don't tempt me like they once did. I can SO identify with it being a temptation to OVEREAT them once they are in the house. I bake small quantities 99% of the time though. I also send them to friends or neighbors or even put them into my children's lunch since they are healthy anyway.
I cut butter and sugar WAY down in my baked products. I also use ALL whole-wheat flour and put in some flaxseed. I will sometimes use a small amount of Splenda (not very much) or mash bananas into the recipes--or use an apple sauce. I also look for items that "bulk" baked products like oats or fruits--at least they are healthier than all the other usual things.
Anyone else have any tips or tricks they like?
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