How to make healthier bakes
How to make healthier bakes Victoria Taylor, senior dietician at the British Heart Foundation (BHF), shares her tips for creating heart-healthy bakes, so you can have your cake and eat it… Baking doesn’t have to be bad for you, and healthy baking doesn’t have to taste, or look, terrible. Next time you’re in the kitchen, put these tips to the test and see if you can create something delicious and nutritious… [toc heading_levels="3,4,5"] Top tips for making your cakes healthier Often when you use healthier alternatives in recipes, the flavour or texture may differ. Keep an open mind, your tastebuds soon get used to the change and it is worth it when you reap the benefits! Just by making a few simple tweaks, you can make better-for-you bakes. Here are four tips to get you on your way: Start by using unsaturated oils like rapeseed and sunflower instead of saturated fats like butter and coconut. Not only does this lower the amount of saturated fat in your bake, but it gives a...