47 Recipes to Bake When You Don’t Have Butter

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47 Recipes to Bake When You Don’t Have Butter2/46 Blueberry-Orange Muffins 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry-Orange Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was given to me some time ago, and I’ve used it often since. In fact, it’s so good that it won first prize at a county fair! Blueberries are plentiful here in the Midwest, and this is a delicious way to prepare them. —Irene Parry, Kenosha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 228 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol,

200mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein

200mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 3/46 Hazelnut Cake Squares 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When one of my daughters is asked to bring a dish to a church function, a birthday party or any special occasion, she asks me for this recipe. It is so easy to prepare because it starts with a cake mix. It doesn’t need icing, so it’s perfect for bake sales too. —Brenda Melancon, McComb, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 280 calories, 14g fat

The results are usually a big hit—these super fast breadsticks are an example

(3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 4/46 Savory Biscuit-Breadsticks 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 10 breadsticks Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to experiment in the kitchen with simple ingredients like refrigerated biscuits. The results are usually a big hit—these super fast breadsticks are an example. —Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 breadstick: 142 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 5/46 Chocolate Chip Bread 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test

They’re major chocoholics, and the easy bread always hits the spot

Kitchen Approved One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family hops out of bed on Valentine’s Day because they know I’m baking this quick bread for breakfast. They’re major chocoholics, and the easy bread always hits the spot. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 306 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 6/46 Olive Oil Cake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE

OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A good olive oil cake isn’t overly sweet, so it can just as easily be a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack as a dessert. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 279 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 7/46 Mexican Chocolate Walnut-Cherry Biscotti 3 Reviews Mexican Chocolate Walnut-Cherry Biscotti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures

Recipe Creator: I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a classic flavor in Mexican chocolate. They are very crunchy and are loaded with maraschino cherries and toasted walnuts. —Nancy C. Evans, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 208 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 8/46 No-Fuss Rolls 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved No-Fuss Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With only

4 ingredients, these delicious rolls are ready in no time

4 ingredients, these delicious rolls are ready in no time. They’re fantastic with herb butter or jam. —Glenda Trail, Manchester, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 111 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. 9/46 Cherry Pudding Cake 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Pudding Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A cross between a cake and a cobbler, this cherry dessert is awesome. Add it to your list

of trusty potluck recipes, because this one is sure to go fast

of trusty potluck recipes, because this one is sure to go fast. —Brenda Parker, Kalamazoo, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 296 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 10/46 German Chocolate Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chewy German Chocolate Cookies Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I want a cookie that’s as chewy as a brownie, this is the recipe I reach for. Coffee granules add the right amount of

mocha flavor

mocha flavor. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 98 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 11/46 Country White Bread 44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Country White Bread Recipe photo by Abby Littlejohn for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Anytime is the right time for a comforting slice of homemade bread. These loaves are especially nice since the crust stays so tender. This white bread recipe is my husband Nick’s favorite. He

makes most of the bread at our house

makes most of the bread at our house. —Joanne Shew Chuk, St. Benedict, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 125 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 12/46 Banana Bread 502 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I pass a display of bananas in the grocery store, I can almost smell the wonderful aroma of this banana bread. It really

is amazingly good!

is amazingly good! —Gert Kaiser, Kenosha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 257 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 13/46 Parmesan Scones 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Scones Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The addition of onions gives these scones a nice bite. You can even stir in some basil or oregano if you like. —Jolie Stinson, Marion, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 scone: 378 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 551mg

sodium, 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein

sodium, 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 14/46 Raspberry Almond Strips 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Raspberry Almond Strips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 32 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Get ready to pour yourself a cup of tea, because you won’t be able to resist sampling one of these cookies. Almonds add taste and texture to the simple strips that are dressed up with raspberry pie filling. —Taste of HomeTest Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 106 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate

(9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein

(9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 15/46 Tender Whole Wheat Rolls 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tender Whole Wheat Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even though these are whole wheat rolls they have a light texture and are soft and tender. This recipe reminds me of lots of happy meals with my family.—Wilma Orlano, Carroll, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 120 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2

4g protein

fat. 16/46 Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A delightful coconut and ricotta cheese filling is hidden inside these chocolate cupcakes. —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 126 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. 17/46 Chocolate Chip Mandelbrot Cookies 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings about 4 dozen Go to

There are many variations made of different dried fruits and nuts

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mandelbrot in Yiddish literally means “almond bread.” The twice-baked cookie made with oil and almonds dates back to 19th century Eastern Europe. There are many variations made of different dried fruits and nuts. My chocolate chip version is more modern-American. —Kimberly Scott, Kosciusko, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 127 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 18/46 Wonderful Carrot Cake 24 Reviews Contest Winner Wonderful Carrot Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 24 servings Go to

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