Yesterday I read a very interesting article that talked about how to replace eggs, butter and other fatty ingredients in the kitchen with particular ideas, absolutely new compared to those we have come to know to cook lighter. I will list some of them, hoping they will inspire you too: obviously there are no quantities, that is, I will not explain how to replace some butter or eggs with the new ingredients , but in some cases I suggest them, then it will be up to you and better adapt substitutions to your dining experience. Let’s see them.
HOW TO REPLACE BUTTER

– In a recipe that includes butter, you can put some whole Greek yogurt in its place. I also tried it in shortcrust pastry and, believe me, it works very well in the exact same doses. The important thing is that Greek yogurt is whole (and that it is Greek, also for a matter of volume). In savory recipes, for example, such as a shortcrust pastry or a savory dough (but it must be a dough) you can also try cooking cream for the same doses .
– A vegan alternative that I can’t wait to try, it is recommended to replace the butter with avocado . Sounds like a great idea to me, especially for chocolate sweets, brownies, a chocolate cake, muffins.
HOW TO REPLACE THE WHIPPED CREAM
– Did you know? You can replace the whipped cream with milk, skim or whole. It is not just milk, but it is a mixture made with milk, a part of gelatin, a little sugar and a spoonful of starch. The procedure can be found here . Let’s say that it is already for those who have a little time to waste, but apparently it not only works, but it does not disassemble. For vegans, the same thing can be done with soy milk.
HOW TO REPLACE EGGS
I don’t like replacing eggs, I admit, but there is a vegan and healthy method in which chia seeds are used . How? Chia seeds like many other seeds when left to soak in water release a gelatinous fiber. For this to work, you just need to mix a tablespoon of lightly crushed chia seeds with five tablespoons of water (for example in a cup) and leave in the fridge for half an hour, preferably an hour. If you have more time, for example you can do it the day before, it also works with well-pounded flax seeds. They are both excellent sources of omega 3.
GLUTEN FREE ALTERNATIVES WITH FLOUR
Red and black beans can be the basis for excellent chocolate desserts: find online the recipe for a chocolate cake, brownies or other mousse-like sweets with red or black beans, but for preparations not with chocolate you can use chickpeas ! As in this recipe. A tasty alternative is almond flour.