Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for applesauce
Best swap for applesauce: Mashed banana, 1:1; adds banana flavor; works in baking as fat/egg substitute.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Applesauce?
The best swap for Applesauce is Mashed Banana, 1:1; adds banana flavor; works in baking as fat/egg substitute. Another option is Pumpkin Puree, 1:1; less sweet, earthy; good fat substitute in baking. The table below also lists Plain Yogurt, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Mashed banana | 1:1; adds banana flavor; works in baking as fat/egg substitute |
| Pumpkin puree | 1:1; less sweet, earthy; good fat substitute in baking |
| Plain yogurt | 1:1; adds tang; contains milk; use for moisture in muffins/quick breads |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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