Food
Substitutes
Ingredient Replacements
- 1 egg = 1/4 cup applesauce, 1/2 mashed banana
- Butter = ghee, coconut oil
- Corn chips = grain free chips
- Cream cheese = coconut cream
- Flour = King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour
- Milk = coconut milk
- Peanut butter = sunflower butter
Products
- Equip Prime Protein Powder (I prefer unflavored, as it can be mixed in multiple recipes to increase protein)
- King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour
- Pamela's Bread Mix
- Pamela's Chocolate Cake Mix
- Pamela's Vanilla Cake Mix
More Affordable Ways to Feed Your Family
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shop the perimeter of the grocery store
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make your own snacks
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bake your own bread (it doesn't have to be sourdough!)
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provide protein/carb/fat with snacks and meals to limit grazing
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buy frozen fruits and vegetables
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buy in bulk
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When purchasing packaged food, prioritize organic.
Ingredients not allowed in certified organic food:
1. Artificial Dyes
2. Hydrogenated oils
3. Artificial preservatives
4. Artificial sweeteners
5. Acesulfame potassium
6. Artificial flavoring
7. Polysorbate 80
8. High fructose corn syrup
Where to find organic options:
1. Aldi
2. Costco
3. Whole Foods