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Substitute for Applesauce

What it does in a recipe: Moisture + mild sweetness; fat and egg replacer in quick bakes.

3 substitutes, ranked by what's already in your pantry. Amounts are dataset values — US and metric where a ratio exists.

Mashed banana

per 1 cup applesauce

USMashed banana, 1:1 (its flavor will show)
Metric1:1
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-freeSesame-free

Same moisture and pectin binding.

What changes: Banana flavor shows

Best for: Muffins, quick breads

Pumpkin purée

per 1 cup applesauce

USPumpkin purée, 1:1 (plain, not pie filling)
Metric1:1
CommonBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-freeSesame-free

The same moisture content.

What changes: Autumn color and flavor

Best for: Baking

Plain yogurt

per 1 cup applesauce

USPlain yogurt, 1:1
Metric1:1
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓Gluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-freeContains dairy

Cultured dairy adds moisture and tenderness.

What changes: Less sweet

Best for: Cakes

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Common questions

What can I use instead of Applesauce?
Mashed banana: Mashed banana, 1:1 (its flavor will show). Plain yogurt: Plain yogurt, 1:1.
What is the exact ratio to substitute Applesauce?
Mashed banana (per 1 cup applesauce) — US: Mashed banana, 1:1 (its flavor will show). Metric: 1:1.
What changes when you substitute Applesauce?
Banana flavor shows. Autumn color and flavor.

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