Substituting Agave Nectar with Honey
4.0 (1)
Vegetarian
You will need:
1cupHoney
Substitution ratio: 1 cup Agave Nectar = 1 cup Honey
Effects on Your Baking
The biggest change — agave is clean and neutral, while honey has a distinctive floral complexity. In recipes where agave was chosen for its neutrality (like letting other flavors shine), honey will add its own character. This can be an improvement in many recipes, but not all.
Best Uses
Cakes
Muffins
Quick Breads
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Nutrition Facts
For Substitution Ingredients
Serving size
340g
Calories 1034
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Total Carbohydrates 280.2g
93%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g
2%
Total Sugars 279.1g
558%
Protein 1.0g
2%
Sodium 13.6mg
1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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