Want Healthier Baking Without Sacrificing Taste?

Basic Rule:

1 cup butter = 1/2 cup applesauce + 1/2 cup butter

Cuts fat by 50%, keeps moisture

We Tested 12 Batches So You Don't Have To

Recipe Type	100% Butter	50/50 Mix ⭐	100% Applesauce
Muffins	Rich, tender	Moist, slightly lighter ✓	Too dense
Brownies	Fudgy	Cakey-fudgy ✓	Too cakey
Chocolate Cake	Standard	Stays moist 3+ days ✓	Gummy texture
Cookies	Crispy edges	Too soft ✗	Don't use ✗✗

Key Finding:

Never go 100% applesauce. The 50/50 ratio is perfect for most recipes.

🧁 Muffins (Best for applesauce!)

Ratio: 1:1 replacement

1 cup butter = 1 cup applesauce

Result: Ultra-moist, tender crumb, stays fresh 4-5 days

Pro tip: Add 1 tsp vanilla to mask applesauce flavor

🍫 Brownies (Cakey brownies only)

Ratio: 50/50

1 cup butter = 1/2 cup butter + 1/2 cup applesauce

Result: Cake-like texture, less rich

⚠️ Not for fudgy brownies - use coconut oil instead

🍪 Cookies ❌ Don't use

Cookies need fat for structure. Applesauce makes them:

Can I use 100% applesauce?

Not recommended for most recipes. Creates gummy texture. Exception: Quick breads can handle it.

Does it add apple flavor?

Minimal. Add 1 tsp vanilla to mask any apple notes.

Sweetened or unsweetened applesauce?

Always use unsweetened. Sweetened will throw off recipe balance.