8 alternative baking ingredients you didn’t know about

Festive baking is definitely one of the best parts of the holidays. But for some, it can be a painful reminder of their limiting dietary restrictions.

We’ve all heard of swapping out an egg for a banana or switching to a rice-based flour or milk to deal with sensitivities but here are eight other alternative ingredients you may not have heard about. Whether you’re gluten-free, allergic to eggs or can’t handle dairy, these modified ingredients will let you satiate your sweet tooth without the stomach upset.

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