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Unrefined Substitutes

2 substitutes across 2 ingredients tagged unrefined.

🍯Brown SugarSweeteners

Substitutes

Date Sugar

2/3 cup per 1 cup brown sugar

Ground dried dates. Rich, caramel-like flavor similar to brown sugar. Doesn't fully dissolve in liquids. Great in baking.

βœ…Best for: baking, energy balls, cookies
⚠️Not for: beverages, recipes needing dissolved sugar
🍬White SugarSweeteners

Substitutes

Coconut Sugar

1:1

Direct 1:1 swap. Has a caramel-like flavor and slightly lower glycemic index. Darker color will affect appearance of light-colored baked goods.

βœ…Best for: cookies, cakes, sauces, beverages
⚠️Not for: white frosting, meringue