Okay, so I’ve been on this health kick lately, trying to cut back on the bad stuff, you know? And butter, as much as I love it, is one of those things I figured I should ease up on. So, I decided to see if I could actually bake some decent stuff without it. The title is “no butter recipes,” and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride.
Getting Started
First thing I did was hit up the internet, looking for some inspiration. I typed in “no butter recipes” and, boom, tons of stuff popped up. Cookies, cakes, brownies, you name it. I was like, “Alright, let’s do this.”
Experimenting with Cookies
I started with cookies ’cause, who doesn’t love cookies? I found a bunch of recipes that used stuff like applesauce, bananas, or even avocado instead of butter. Sounds crazy, right? But I was willing to try anything.
- First try: Applesauce cookies. The recipe seemed simple enough. I mixed everything up, popped them in the oven, and waited. They came out looking… okay. A bit flat, to be honest. And the taste? Let’s just say they weren’t winning any awards.
- Second try: Banana cookies. These were a bit better. They had a nice texture, kind of chewy, but the banana flavor was pretty strong. I mean, I like bananas, but I don’t necessarily want all my cookies to taste like them, you know?
- Third time’s the charm: Avocado cookies. Now, these were interesting. They were surprisingly moist and had a good texture. The avocado flavor was barely there, which was a plus. These were definitely the best of the bunch so far.
Moving on to Cakes
After the cookie experiments, I figured I’d try my hand at a cake. I found a recipe for a no-butter chocolate cake that used oil instead. I was a bit skeptical, but I followed the instructions, mixed everything up, and baked it.
The cake came out of the oven looking pretty good. It rose nicely and had a nice, even crumb. I let it cool, frosted it (with a no-butter frosting, of course), and took a bite. And you know what? It was actually really good! Moist, chocolatey, and you couldn’t even tell there was no butter in it.
The Brownie Challenge
Finally, I decided to tackle brownies. I mean, can you really have a no-butter baking adventure without brownies? I found a recipe that used black beans. Yeah, you heard that right, black beans in brownies. I was like, “No way,” but I figured, why not? I’m already this far down the rabbit hole.
So, I blended up those beans, mixed them with the other ingredients, and baked the brownies. They came out looking like regular brownies, which was a good sign. I took a bite, and… wow. Just wow. They were fudgy, rich, and absolutely delicious. I couldn’t believe there were beans in them.
Final Thoughts
All in all, this no-butter baking thing has been quite the experience. I’ve had some fails, some wins, and some “what was I thinking?” moments. But I’ve learned that you can actually make some pretty tasty treats without butter. It just takes a bit of experimenting and a willingness to try new things. So, if you’re looking to cut back on butter, don’t be afraid to give these recipes a go. You might be surprised at what you can create.
