Substitute For Banana In Baking and How To Use It Correctly

Are you looking for a substitute for banana in baking? Well, we’ve got you covered! From plantain to the egg; our comprehensive guide has it all!

Our guide helps take the thinking out of substituting! And, we have included a wide range of substitutes so that you are guaranteed to find something that works for you.

WHAT CAN I USE INSTEAD OF A BANANA?

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Plantains, also generally referred to as cooking bananas, are a type of banana species, but they aren’t bananas. They are by far the best banana replacement you can use!

PLANTAINS

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Applesauce is also a great substitute for bananas in baking. You can use either store-bought or homemade applesauce for this substitute. As long as it has a nice thick consistency.

APPLESAUCE

3

Yes, just like bananas work as a substitute for eggs, eggs can also work as a substitute for bananas. And, it is extremely easy! For every banana that you need to substitute, you can use one large egg.

EGGS

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The biggest downfall is the pumpkin flavor. But, this allows you to make a pumpkin cake (or muffin or bread) instead of a banana flavored one. 

CANNED PUMPKIN

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Very much like the pumpkin substitute, cooked and mashed sweet potato or regular potatoes have very similar textures and binding abilities to bananas. 

MASHED SWEET POTATO/POTATO

As you can see, there is no shortage of substitutes for bananas. You can choose something as simple as an egg or more complex like applesauce.  Find out more tips and tricks in the link below.

Substitute For Banana In Baking and How To Use It Correctly