Brown sugar is an important part of many recipes, like sweet potato casserole orchocolate chip cookies.

But every so often, we dont have it handy.

Or maybe we deliberately avoid it and are seeking modifications.

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Why Are We Using Brown Sugar Substitutes?

Date Sugar

Dates are known for their rich flavor and sweetness, much like brown sugar is.

That makes it a great option as a modification.

honey

Like honey, blackstrap molasses is a great liquid alternative to brown sugar.

Coconut Sugar

Coconut sugar is a natural sweetener that acts well as a substitute for brown sugar.

Raw Sugar

This is probably the most common option, as its replacing sugar for sugar.

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Do your research beforehand to determine if you gotta make adjustments to other ingredients.