Whole-Food Substitutes
2 substitutes across 2 ingredients tagged whole-food.
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.
✅Best for: baking, energy balls, cookies
⚠️Not for: beverages, recipes needing dissolved sugar
Substitutes
Date Syrup
3/4 cup per 1 cup honey
Rich caramel flavor from blended dates. Very nutritious with minerals and fiber. Slightly thicker — thin with water if needed. Less sweet than honey.
✅Best for: baking, dressings, smoothies, toppings