⭐ Applesauce (Best Fat-Free Option)
1:1 by volume Quick tip: Applesauce adds moisture and some sweetness but drastically changes texture, producing cakey, dense biscuits rather than flaky ones.
As a fruit puree, applesauce contains water and sugars but no fat, which is critical for biscuit structure and flakiness. It can replace fat in low-fat recipes but results in a different texture.
Use only if a moist, cakey biscuit is desired. Reduce other liquids to compensate for moisture.
Compared to coconut oil, biscuits will be softer, less flaky, and have a fruity flavor.